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NEWS HEADLINES Trash collection schedules changed Trash collection in the town of Laurel for the weeks of Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, will be as follows: For trash normally picked up on Tuesday, pick up will be on Wednesday. For trash normally picked up on Friday, pick up will be on Saturday. In Delmar, trash pickup will be on Wednesday, Dec. 27 in Del., and Friday, Dec. 29 in Md. BOARD NIXES TOWER - County board of adjustment denies request for 170-foot tower near Woodland. Page 19 HOW DO ANNEXATIONS HAPPEN? Towns throughout Sussex vary in how they handle bringing new land into boundaries. Page 4 CEO OF AREA HOSPITAL STEPS DOWN - Nanticoke Health Services has started a nationwide search for someone who can solve financial woes. Page 2 YOUNG PUPS - The young Laurel wrestling team looks to improve during the 2006-07 season. Page 45 TOURNEY TITLES - Five Delmar wrestlers place first in the Parkside Invitational last weekend to help the Wildcats to a fourth-place finish. Photos on page 45, results on page 49 STARS OF THE WEEK - A Delmar boys’ basketball player and a Laurel girls’ basketball player are this week’s Stars. Page 48
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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY - Carol Warnock, Cpl. Lacy Lafferty, Anthony Bailey, Lt. Curt Brown and Rick Vickers of the Delaware State Police Troop 5, Bridgeville, unload Christmas presents for the Penix family off Laurel. Mother Kelly Penix is second from the right. She and her husband, Jimmy, have six boys, three of them foster children and three of them their own. One of the foster children told the police about his foster father being out of work with a broken leg. Troop 5 has a needy family fund that has been active at Christmas for more than 25 years. See next week’s paper for more information. Photo by Pat Murphy
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Rezoning of Discovery property passes first hurdle Town council pares down list of planning and zoning stipulations By Tony E. Windsor
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The Laurel Town Council Monday night OK’d the first reading of an ordinance that would rezone about 500 acres north of town as a large parcel development overlay district. That zoning would open the way for development of the Discovery Project. Preliminary plans for the project call for 1,400 homes, two stadiums, an amusement park and baseball and soccer fields. The first reading passed unanimous-
The property, on U.S. 13 near the former site of the Laurel Drive-In, still has to be annexed by the town. The first reading of an annexation proposal passed the council at its last meeting, Dec. 4. Second and final readings of the annexation and the rezoning could be held in January. During the Dec. 4 meeting, the Laurel Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of the rezoning. However, the committee also attached 48 stipulations that it felt
should be honored by the developer in order to assure that the project’s impact on the surrounding community is minimized. Since then, members of the town staff and the town’s solicitor, James Whaeler, have streamlined the list from 48 to 31 conditions, Mayor John Shwed said. The group found that some points were redundant, or were already covered in existing Laurel zoning ordinances. Other points dealt with issues that are under the control of Continued on page 20
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Nanticoke searching for new chief executive officer Daniel Werner leaves NMH after two and a half years at the helm By Lynn R. Parks Nanticoke Health Services has started a national search for a new chief executive officer. Daniel Werner, who replaced long-time CEO Ed Hancock in 2004, stepped down last week. Hospital spokesman Tom Brown would not say whether Werner stepped down voluntarily. Werner did not return a request for comment. Chief financial officer Douglas Connell is acting head of the company, which includes Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. Connell has been a Nanticoke employee for 25 years. Rex Mears, chairman of the Nanticoke board, and Brown both praised Werner for improvements he has made at the hospital. “We are grateful to Dan for what he has done to improve the quality of care,” Mears said in a statement. “We recognize and appreciate the work Dan did on improving quality and on addressing performance issues,” Brown added. But both men added that financial difficulties at the hospital need addressed. “We must focus our energy on the financial performance of the organization and the leadership that can help us reach that goal,” Mears said.
Brown said that the hospital has had a “difficult financial year.” While the endof-the-year fiscal report has not been completed yet, he said that Nanticoke “will be posting a loss.” “The hospital is not in serious financial trouble,” he added. “But this is not a good trend.” In fiscal year 2005, which ended June 2005, Nanticoke Health Services posted a $3 million surplus. Its annual budget is about $100 million. “Three million dollars sounds like a lot of money,” Brown said. “But with the cost of capital being what it is, it’s not much. Buying one piece of equipment could wipe out a year’s worth of profit.” Brown said that part of the financial problem is the cost of medical equipment. “We have had to work hard on improving our quality, and that has meant a lot of expenses,” he said. “We needed to invest in people, supplies and programs to provide the highest level of quality of care.” At the same time, “patient revenue has been flat for the last few years,” Brown added. “Insurance companies are trying to pay us as little as possible and we have seen an increase in indigent care.”
In addition, he said, the hospital is Two months ago, Nanticoke opened its facing increasing competition from other wound care center, for people who are hospitals and from for-profit companies suffering from chronic wounds. “Finanthat are “siphoning off the most profcially, that has been a positive for the itable parts of the hospital,” leaving hospital,” Brown said. costly and less profitable procedures for It also has a new women’s incontithe hospital to do. For example, he said, nence center, headed by the area’s only several diagnostic specialist in female testing centers have urology and gyneopened in the comcology, Dr. Tomas Brown said that the hospital has munity recently. Antonini. And some doctors Brown said that had a ‘difficult financial year.’ are planning to open Nanticoke also has their own treatment to bring additional centers, where prophysicians into the While the end-of-the-year fiscal cedures traditionally area. done in the hospital “People can’t report has not been completed will be done. Dr. find a doctor who Bradley Mackler rehas any openings, yet, he said that Nanticoke ‘will cently presented then they are forced plans to the Seaford to leave the combe posting a loss.’ City Council for an munity to get care,” endoscopy center, he said. The hospiwhere colonotal plans to recruit ‘The hospital is not in serious fiscopies will be per20 primary care formed. physicians over the nancial trouble,’ he added. ‘But In order to renext five years, he verse its financial said. this is not a good trend.’ picture, Nanticoke Brown praised has to run more efConnell, saying that ficiently, Brown he is well-respected said. “We have to identify areas of among the staff. “The employees all waste, while not in any way compromis- know him very well and he is very expeing patient care,” he said. rienced,” he said. The health services company can also Brown was unable to say when Nantistart offering treatments that are unavail- coke will find a new CEO. “There is no able elsewhere and that generate income. time frame,” he said.
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Funding is available for truckers to help purchase anti-idling technology The Mid-Atlantic Regional Small Business Anti-Idling Initiative is accepting applications from Delaware truckers for funding to help purchase anti-idling technology for their trucks. Installing this technology offers a great opportunity for some heavy-duty vehicles to become exempt from excessive idling fines. Program financing is available to help owners purchase and install Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) that provide both heating and cooling, along with other advantages. Not only will APUs help trucks comply with anti-idling laws to minimize emissions, but reduce fuel and maintenance costs as well. Auxiliary power units also extend the life of the vehicle's engine, while saving money at the pump. Small transport companies with less than 50 trucks and independent truckers who are domiciled and pay taxes in Delaware are eligible to apply for funding. Applicants must also prove that they are commercially licensed (CDL) by Delaware. The maximum amount of funding is $3,000 per applicant. Disbursements will be made after applicants complete three steps: 1.) submission of baseline data and installation of APU; 2.) submission of a six-month data report; and 3.) submission of a 12-month data report. Participant may use their own funds or funds borrowed or granted through other state or federal programs or private lenders to finance the remaining cost of the APU purchase and installation. Funding is limited and applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Selected applicants will be notified 30 days after the close of the application period. Applications for this project will be accepted Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 through Monday, Jan. 15, 2007. Applications received before Dec. 1 or after Jan. 15 will not be eligible. There is no cost for applying to the program. For more information, or a copy of the application, visit www.dieselmidatlantic.org/antiidle or contact Alex Hense at 302-739-9909.
Delaware Family Law Commission's annual hearing is January 10 Delaware Senate Minority Whip Liane Sorenson, (R) Hockessin, today announced that citizens with concerns about Family Court operations dealing with issues like child support, visitation, etc., have an opportunity to make their opinions heard. The Delaware Family Law Commission, which Senator Sorenson Chairs, will be holding its annual hearing to solicit public input on issues concerning Family Court. This hearing will take place in the House Chamber of Legislative Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. People wishing to speak at the hearing can sign up at the event. Testimony will be limited to five minutes per person or group. Written comments will be accepted and are encouraged. "I urge anyone with an interest in Delaware's Family Court and the various issues it deals with to attend," said Sorenson. For more information or if you would like to speak at this hearing contact Jean Ardis at 744-4278 (Kent County), 577-8714 (New Castle County) or 856-4656 (Sussex County).
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How land is annexed varies from town to town Annexation procedures are spelled out in charters By Lynn R. Parks In Seaford on Monday, a handful of citizens filed into city hall to cast ballots in an annexation vote. Owners of the property in question, about 6 acres on North Hurley Street, had requested the annexation and the citizens of Seaford were invited to express their opinions on the matter through the ballot box. A similar referendum took place recently in Blades, where by a vote of 49 to 29 residents approved the annexation of 13 acres east of town. In January, the town of Bridgeville will hold a public vote on whether farmland south of town and commercial properties along alternate U.S. 13 should become a part of the town. In all three of these towns, charters that are approved by the state provide that citizens are to have a voice in any annexation. But in other towns in western Sussex County, the decision whether or not to annex a piece of property can rest solely with the town council. In Laurel, the town council alone will decide whether nearly 500 acres will be annexed for a residential and commercial development that could drastically change the nature of the town. This has all come to a head in the wake of a recent failed annexation attempt in Seaford, when voters turned down property owners’ request that more than 600 acres near Hearn’s Pond be made a part of town. In Laurel, some citizens, inspired by the vote in Seaford, are demanding that they be given more say in the annexation. Whether citizens vote on annexations or not is determined in each town’s charter. Throughout Delaware, charters vary town to town. In Clayton, for example, a request can be made by two-thirds of the property owners of a territory, but has to be OK’d by two-thirds of the town’s residents. In a number of towns, including Dover, Farmington, Felton, Frederica, Harrington and Kenton, the town can initiate an annexation, but it has to be approved by vote of residents of the territory in question. In those towns, the citizens of the town do not get a vote. In Laurel, the annexation process is rather complex. If all the property owners of a certain territory request annexation,
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Procedures in other Sussex County towns are: Bethany Beach – Annexation can be initiated by property owners or by the town. In either case, the matter is decided by a vote of residents of the territory proposed to be annexed. Dagsboro – If all property owners of a territory request annexation, the land is annexed if two-thirds of the town council approve it. If not all property owners request the annexation, and a committee de-
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termines that the annexation would benefit the town and the territory, the matter is decided by a public vote of town and territory residents. Dewey Beach – The town can initiate annexations. Residents of both the town and of the property proposed to be annexed vote on the matter. Ellendale – The town can initiate annexations. Final decision is made by referendum, in which residents of town and of territory proposed for annexation vote. Frankford – Annexations can be initiated by the town. Final decision is made by a public vote of residents of the town and of the territory proposed to be annexed. Georgetown - If all property owners of a territory request annexation, the land is annexed if two-thirds of the town council approve it. If not all property owners request the annexation, and a committee determines that the annexation would benefit the town and the territory, the matter is decided by a public vote of town and territory residents. Henlopen Acres – Annexations can be initiated by town. If the property is not exempt from taxation, the town council can approve the annexation with a two-thirds vote in favor. If the property is not tax-exempt, the matter is decided by public vote of residents of town and of the territory proposed for annexation. The numbers of votes per voter is determined by the amount of property tax the voter pays. Renters get one vote each. Lewes - If all property owners of a territory request annexation, the land is annexed if two-thirds of the town council approve it. If not all property owners request the annexation, and a committee determines that the annexation would benefit the town and the territory, the matter is decided by a public vote of town and territory residents. Millsboro – If all owners of a territory want annexation, and a committee appointed by the mayor determines that the annexation would be advantageous to the town, the annexation can be approved by a majority of the town council. If the committee determines that the annexation would be disadvantageous, or if not all property owners want annexation, the matter goes to public vote. Residents of the town and of the territory can vote. Millville – Same as in Millsboro Milton – Same as in Millsboro and Millville Ocean View – Annexations are initiated by property owners and are approved by a majority vote of the town council. If the property in question is larger than five acres, however, citizens of the town can call a special election if a third of them disagree with the council vote. The annexation is denied if a majority of town residents vote against it. Rehoboth Beach – annexations can be initiated by the city. Approval requires a majority vote in an election in which residents of the town and of the territory vote. Selbyville - If all property owners of a territory request annexation, the land is annexed if two-thirds of the town council approve it. If not all property owners request the annexation, and a committee determines that the annexation would benefit the town and the territory, the matter is decided by a public vote of town and territory residents. South Bethany – annexations can be initiated by property owners or by the town. Approval requires a majority vote of residents of the territory proposed for annexation.
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Business Greenwood business is preparing for growth Atlantic Aluminum Products, based in Greenwood, announced on Tuesday, Nov. 14, the grand opening of their newest state of the art 1200 sq. ft. showroom and office in West Ocean City, located at the Purnell Center, 11724 Ocean Gateway on Rt 50. Atlantic Aluminum Products manufactures and installs maintenance free railing and screened porches that are designed for residential, condos, and high-rise properties. Their products are designed to withstand the harsh coastal conditions and the railing they offer can be mounted to virtually any surface in a variety of styles and architectural designs. "We're proud of the products we offer and the quality of our work", says Harold Sylvester, AAP sales manager, who noted that AAP has completed over 75 hotel con-
dominium railing projects in the beach area. The company has experienced significant growth since its one man beginnings on 1st Street in Greenwood almost 10 years ago. Owner Dan Schlabach contributes the success of his business and the quality work AAP provides to the great people that work for AAP. Everyone at AAP shares in the success of the company and there is a culture of team work and commitment to excellence. The corporate office located at 12144 Sussex Highway in Greenwood, De, is currently adding over 14,000 square feet to accommodate their needs and to position the company for expected growth. For more information about Atlantic Aluminum Products call 1-800-601-1870.
Pictured are Doug Harbaugh, manager of the new Ocean City location for Design/Sales, and AAP owner, Dan Schlabach of Greenwood.
Lyons Companies move to Delaware Corporate Center The Lyons Companies, one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading providers of risk management and insurance solutions, has relocated its corporate offices to One Righter Pkwy., Ste. 110 in Delaware Corporate Center on Concord Pike. “Our company has expanded considerably over the last few years,” said Ed Camarota, CFO. “This move gave us the opportunity to create an environment that enhances teamwork and efficiency, which ultimately benefits our clients.”
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Sportsmen give venison to charity Charities throughout Delaware are thankful for deer hunters this holiday season. With more than 24,000 pounds of venison already donated by hunters through the Sportsmen Against Hunger program, charitable organizations are able to provide nutritious meals for Delawareans in need. "This year's donations are expected to exceed the 30,000 pounds of venison donated last year," said Wayne Lehman, Fish and Wildlife regional manager. "Deer hunting season closes Jan. 31, so hunters have several more weeks to participate in our program. We are fortunate to have so many hunters willing to help fight hunger in our state." The Delaware Sportsmen Against Hunger program is sponsored by DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife, which distributes the venison to more than 21 charitable organizations. The Christian Storehouse, a charitable organization in Millsboro that provides food for families in crisis in Sussex County, has received venison from Sportsmen Against Hunger for more than 10 years. "The venison we receive is an absolute blessing," said Steve Smith, director. "Venison meat is high in protein and low in fat, providing a healthy, well-balanced food for families who are experiencing difficult times." "Every winter we have hundreds of people each month who come to the House of Pride seeking shelter and food support," said Marian Harris, director of the shelter located on New Street in Dover. "The donations of venison we receive make a tremendous difference to the community we serve, and we are grateful for Delaware's hunters and DNREC for making this possible." Deer hunters and individuals willing to volunteer for the program are encouraged to contact Wayne Lehman at 302-284-1077. Hunters not lucky enough to harvest a deer are able to help the program by donating money. Funds donated will be used for direct program expenses and to buy additional food. No donations will be used for administrative expenses. Deer donation locations include the Augustine Wildlife Area in New Castle County, the Woodland Beach Wildlife Area in Kent County, and three locations in Sussex County, Redden State Forest, Assawoman Wildlife Area, and Trap Pond State Park. Hunters can also take deer to any participating butcher shop.
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IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Charitable Donations Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law changes made last summer by the Pension Protection Act. The new law offers older owners of individual retirement accounts a new way to give to charity. It also includes rules designed to provide both taxpayers and the government greater certainty in determining what may be deducted as a charitable contribution. New Tax Break for IRA Owners An IRA owner, age 70 1⁄2 or over, can directly transfer taxfree, up to $100,000 per year to an eligible charitable organization. This option is available in tax years 2006 and 2007. Eligible IRA owners can take advantage of this provision, regardless of whether they itemize their deductions. Distributions from employer-sponsored retirement plans, including SIMPLE IRAs and simplified employee pension (SEP) plans are not eligible. To qualify, the funds must be contributed directly by the IRA trustee to the eligible charity. Amounts so transferred are not taxable and no deduction is available for the amount given to the charity. Not all charities are eligible under this provision. For example, donor-advised funds and supporting organizations are not eligible recipients. Transferred amounts are counted in determining whether the owner has met the IRA’s required minimum distribution rules. Where individuals have made nondeductible contributions to their traditional IRAs, a special rule treats transferred amounts as coming first from taxable funds, instead of proportionately from taxable and nontaxable funds, as would be the case with regular distributions. Clothing and Household Items Clothing and household items donated to charity after Aug. 17, 2006, must be in good used condition or better. However, a taxpayer may claim a deduction of more than $500 for any single item, regardless of its condition, if the taxpayer includes a qualified appraisal of the item with the return. Household items include furniture, furnishings, electronics, appliances, and linens. Monetary Donations To deduct any charitable donation of money, a taxpayer must have a bank record or a written communication from the charity showing the name of the charity and the date and amount of the contribution. A bank record includes canceled checks, bank or credit union statements and credit card statements. Bank or credit union statements should show the name of the charity and the date
and amount paid. Credit card statements should show the name of the charity and the transaction posting date. Donations of money include those made in cash or by check, electronic funds transfer, credit card, and payroll deduction. For payroll deductions, the taxpayer should retain a pay stub, Form W-2 wage statement or other document furnished by the employer showing the total amount withheld for charity, along with the pledge card showing the name of the charity. Prior law allowed taxpayers to back up their donations of money with personal bank registers, diaries or notes made around the time of the donation. Those types of records are no longer sufficient. This provision applies to contributions made in taxable years beginning after Aug. 17, 2006. For taxpayers that file returns on a calendar-year basis, including most individuals, the new provision applies to contributions made beginning in 2007. The new law does not change the prior-law requirement that a taxpayer get an acknowledgement from a charity for each deductible donation (either money or property) of $250 or more. However, one statement containing all of the required information may meet the requirements of both provisions. To help taxpayers plan their holiday-season and year-end donations, the IRS offers the following additional reminders: · Contributions are deductible in the year made. Donations charged to a credit card before the end of the year count for 2006. This is true even if the credit-card bill isn’t paid until next year. Also, checks count for 2006 as long as they are mailed this year. · Check that the organization is qualified. Only donations to qualified organizations are taxdeductible. IRS Publication 78, available online and at many public libraries, lists most organizations that are qualified to receive deductible contributions. The searchable online version can be found on IRS.gov under, “Search for Charities.” In addition, churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and government agencies are eligible to receive deductible donations, even though they often are not listed in Publication 78. · For individuals, only taxpayers who itemize their deductions on Schedule A can claim a deduction for charitable contributions. This deduction is not available to people who choose the standard deduction, including anyone who files a short form (1040A or 1040EZ). A taxpayer
will have a tax savings only if the total itemized deductions (mortgage interest, charitable contributions, state and local taxes, etc.) exceeds the standard deduction. Use the 2006 Schedule A, available now on IRS.gov, to determine whether itemizing is better than claiming the standard deduction. · For all donations of property,
including clothing and household items, get from the charity, if possible, a receipt that includes a description of the donated property. If a donation is left at a charity’s unattended drop site, keep a written record of the donation that includes a description of the property and its condition. · The deduction for a motor vehicle, boat or airplane donated
to charity is usually limited to the gross proceeds from its sale. This rule applies if the claimed value of the vehicle is more than $500. Form 1098-C, or a similar statement, must be provided to the donor by the organization and attached to the donor’s tax return. See IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions for more information.
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SEAFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES’
FIFTH ANNUAL CORNERSTONE AWARDS - Grotto Pizza founder Dominick Pulieri was honored recently at the Fifth Annual Cornerstone Awards in Wilmington. The Cornerstone Award is a lifetime achievement honor bestowed on an individual whose hard work, dedication and creativity adds luster and prestige to the hospitality industry in Delaware. Pulieri was just 17-years-old when he founded the Grotto Pizza chain in Rehoboth Beach along with his brother-in-law Joe Paglianite and sister Mary Jean. At that time, pizza slices sold for 20 cents each, and a whole pizza was $1.60. The pizzas have since become a Delaware tradition. Grotto Pizza has 16 First State locations and three in Pennsylvania.
Delmarva Power files option plan Delmarva Power filed a plan with the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) on December 1st that proposes to meet the company’s long-term energy supply needs through a combination of energy efficiency measures, transmission system upgrades, renewable generation, and power purchased from the wholesale power market. The company was required to file such this plan according to legislation passed by the Delaware General Assembly in April 2006. Delmarva Power Regional President Gary Stockbridge said, “We believe the plan filed, subject to the approval of the Delaware Public Service Commission, will enable us to get the best possible price for our customers by taking advantage of the full range of options available. Our hope is that energy supply diversity will help shield customers from price volatility in any one segment of the market and advance the efficiency and environmental goals of the legislation. If market conditions or our customers’ energy
supply needs change, we will adjust the plan accordingly.” In addition to requiring the development of the long-term plan, the legislation also required the company to seek bids for power from new generation resources located in Delaware. The company filed a Request for Proposals (RFP) last month that reflected an order from the Delaware PSC regarding maximum bid size, length of contracts, and other similar provisions. Stockbridge said, “The plan gives us a framework against which to evaluate any bids that we receive through the ongoing RFP process. In both cases, our goal is to get the lowest possible price while limiting price volatility for our customers over the long term. We look forward to the results of the RFP and plan to incorporate any new information and adjust our plan should it be necessary.” The legislation calls for the Public Service Commission and several state agencies to review and approve the results of the RFP process by Feb. 28, 2007.
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First Solar-Powered Poultry House Built at Laurel farm for Allen Family Foods A first-of-its-kind solar-powered poultry house will soon begin operations at a Laurel farm owned by Allen Family Foods, Inc. The house is part of a research project to evaluate the use of solar power as an economical source of energy for poultry houses. The cost of grid electricity in Delaware has significantly increased over the last 12 months, and this has impacted the poultry industry. Poultry houses are highly energy dependent; chickens must be kept at carefully controlled temperatures with appropriate ventilation. Energy costs are borne by the growers, who are independent operators contracted by poultry companies to raise day-old chicks to maturity. Determining if solar power makes economic sense to the poultry industry will be rigorously evaluated during three years of study at the pilot, solar-powered poultry house. A research team comprised of University of Delaware faculty, students, and professionals will monitor the house to assess the system's efficiency in collecting and using solar power. Weather data at the project site also will be monitored. On sunny days, the solar radiation will
be converted to electricity. This will be used to power the poultry house; any additional power that's required will be drawn from Delmarva Power's grid. At times when the photovoltaic system produces more power than the loads require, excess power will be directed to a back-up battery bank and to the grid via net metering. Delmarva Power has agreed to give credit for energy sent to its grid at the current market rate. The project is a partnership between Allen Family Foods, WorldWater & Power Corp., and GE Energy. Other contributing partners are the University of Delaware, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. "This project is important to help our poultry industry stay competitive and our producers remain profitable, as well as cut our dependence on foreign oil," says Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse. "Solar power provides a clean, safe and sustainable energy source that has the potential to eliminate standby generators and their subsequent pollution," says John A. Hughes, secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. "Delaware's poultry industry is very en-
ergy intensive. From this research, we will gain valuable information on the benefits of solar technology for the agriculture industry and for us all." Charles C. "Chick" Allen III, chairman and CEO of Allen Family Foods, offered the use of a company-owned farm in Laurel for the pilot study. "We work with 550 independent contractors on Delmarva who raise our chicks," says Allen. "I was happy to have the opportunity to collaborate on a research project that has the potential to reduce costs for these growers. I want to do anything I can to maintain the economic viability of the Delmarva poultry industry." The pilot project will be operational in the first quarter of 2007, which is remarkable considering that the project partnership was forged less than six months ago. Robin W. Morgan, dean of UD's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, says that the project began as a modeling effort by the UD Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, and then took off at a meeting of the Delaware Science and Technology Council, when the topic of rising electricity costs was discussed. The Council, which is chaired by Lt. Governor John Carney, is a group of state officials and business and academic leaders who work to advance technology in
Delaware. The pilot photovoltaic system, which is designed to evaluate a variety of use options and generate extensive research data, will cost approximately $500,000, but the project is eligible for a rebate of $250,000 from the Delaware Green Energy Program. Solar-powered systems are also eligible for state and federal tax credits. In addition, poultry growers can apply for renewable energy grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and they will be able to earn "green credits" for their use of alternative technology and sell these credits to other businesses. "Success in this initiative will have a number of important benefits," notes David S. Weir, director of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute. "First, it will improve the profitability and sustainability of the poultry industry in Delaware, thereby strengthening the state's economy. It will help retain jobs in the poultry industry and create new jobs in solar cell production. And it will demonstrate a process whereby the public, private and academic sectors can get together to solve real problems. "There is one caveat," adds Weir. "For Delaware to be a leader in alternative energy technologies, the enactment of appropriate legislation will be required."
Messiah’s Vineyard Church Invites You and Your Family To Worship with Us In Celebrating The Birth of Jesus.
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Castle introduces a bill to help stop premature births By Congressman Mike Castle Since my days as a governor of Delaware, when I learned that our state had the highest infant mortality rate in the nation, I have made the fight against infant mortality and prematurity a priority. As governor, I initiated targeted and community-based programs to reduce the state’s high number of infant deaths by one-third from 1985 levels. Some of these programs include “Focus on the First 60 Months,” “Smart Start,” “Diamond Deliveries” for substance-abusing pregnant women and “Tiny Steps” at the West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington. Prematurity is a silent health crisis. Pre-term delivery can happen to any pregnant woman, and in nearly one-half of the cases, no one knows why. But one thing we do know is that prematurity is the No. 1 cause of infant mortality. And unfortunately, infant mortality is on the rise again — and Delaware’s infant mortality rate is the sixth highest in the nation, with an average of 9 deaths per 1,000 live births. That is why I have been working in Congress to pass the so-called PREEMIE Act — the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early Act — which is designed to expand research into the causes and prevention of prematurity and to increase education and support services related to premature birth. This new law will take important steps
to reduce the rates of pre-term labor and delivery and promote the use of evidence based care for pregnant women at risk of pre-term labor and for infants born preterm with the ultimate goal of reducing infant mortality and disabilities caused by prematurity. Specifically, the legislation, of which I was a co-sponsor, includes the following provisions: • Expands federal research related to pre-term labor and delivery and increasing public and provider education and support services. • Creates demonstration projects through HHS to educate health professionals and the public on the signs of pre-term labor, good nutrition, smoking cessation, stress management, as well as programs to improve treatment and outcomes for premature babies. • Authorizes grants for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Family Support programs for family counseling needs. • Calls for a Surgeon General’s Conference to bring scientific and clinical experts from the public and private sector to formulate a national agenda on pre-term labor and delivery. I hope that this new law and the education and research that will follow will help to reduce infant mortality and the number of children who develop disabilities due to premature birth. With partnerships with organizations like the March of Dimes and Delaware’s hospitals, I know we can work on this problem together.
Drug nuisance program begins Attorney General Carl Danberg recently announced a new statewide Drug Nuisance Abatement Initiative targeting illegal drug and prostitution activity. For the first time, the State of Delaware recently issued a notice letter to a business for immediate abatement of the drug and prostitution nuisance promoted on the property. The Attorney General’s office has filed suite against the Hollywood Motel, 145 South Dupont Hwy., New Castle and has also entered into a discussion with attorneys for the hotel’s management. In the
complaint, the state is seeking immediate closure of the property. Over the last year, the New Castle County and Delaware State Police have been dispatched over 300 times to the Hollywood Motel. Arrests were made for prostitution, drug distribution, drug possession, a homicide and various assault charges. “The purpose of this initiative is to remediate the nuisances that these high crime properties promote and to improve the quality of life for the surrounding community,” said Danberg.
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Decades-old paper angel still tops the Christmas tree When our son was in preschool, he and his classmates creatYNN ARKS ed paper angels for the tops of their family Christmas trees. Cut out Even though our son alalong a pattern and then glued toways scoffs at such silly gether along two sides to form a hollow circle, they were personalsentimentality when I tell ized by each child with crayon and him that his angel has remulti-colored glitter. sumed her traditional And ours was unique. Its gown, spot, I think he will be wings and face were haphazardly colored with every crayon from the pleased this year at how lovely she looks. eight-color box, including black, and the glitter, confined to the wings only, was thrown on with no and lights that tell the stories of our famiregard for pattern. ly, some from before we even were a famiBut I loved it. And I loved it even more ly. when, crying, he told me that girls in his That pale blue glass ball, wrapped in class, more sophisticated in coloring skills, shiny rickrack and bearing the initials L.R. had made fun of it. It went on the very top in glitter, I made long ago in Sunday of the tree and 21 years later, slightly school class. My mother, who has the crushed but still colorful, it sits there same initials I had then, declares that I again. made it for her and then claimed it when I Our tree is a hodgepodge of memories. had my own trees, but I remember that I Nestled in the branches, under the watchmade it for myself. As Christmas is not the ful eye of the paper angel, are ornaments time for squabbling, she lets me have it.
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The blue plastic ball bearing a singing Ziggy surrounded by white letters was created by my mother after the birth of her first grandson, three days after Christmas. In her enthusiasm, she wrote his name as well as his birth date on the ball. Then there are the three red glass hearts which our daughter picked out from a Christmas store display before she could even say “hearts.” The small pottery angel playing a lute that we could not afford but that my husband bought for me. The small glass bell that my aunt, who was nearly 90, gave us from her collection. Four Japanese paper balls that I bought for our daughter’s first Christmas. Every year, our tree looks pretty much like the tree that came before it. Of course, there were the years that all ornaments were hung out of reach of curious small hands. And later years when all the balls and decorations were initially put on the eye levels of two eager short people; my husband and I had to rearrange them after bedtime. But the basic ingredients have always been the same.
This year, there are some additions to our tree decorations. Our daughter, a senior in college and a new fan of Martha Stewart, insisted on putting on six strands of small white lights instead of our usual two. And new glass icicles, a dozen of them, and small crystal stars catch the sunshine during the day and the tree’s lights at night. The tree virtually glows. I think, in all this fine company, that the old paper angel is looking even better than she looked when she was first made. Even though our son always scoffs at such silly sentimentality when I tell him that his angel has resumed her traditional spot, I think he will be pleased this year at how lovely she looks. Perhaps, when he visits us for Christmas this year, he will bring with him something for the tree; something that he made at work, during the engineering firm’s arts and crafts class. I hope the girls didn’t laugh at it.
Del Tech HVAC student receives $2,000 scholarship A first-year student in the Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Technology program at the Owens Campus of Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, is one of 10 nationwide scholarship winners. Gary MacDonald, Newark, received a 2006 Clifford Rees Jr.
Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. It was given to MacDonald in recognition of his exemplary achievements by the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI), the premier industry trade association for manufacturers. According to William Sutton, president
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Jimmy Yeako, department chair for the program at Delaware Tech, stated, “We are proud to have Gary recognized by the ARI and to be selected as a national recipient. This is one of the many ways the industry is showing its support of students entering this rewarding career field.”
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Health Take time for some random acts of kindness By Dr. Anthony Policastro There is a Christmas song that has some interesting lyrics. They go: “It’s not the things you do at Christmas time. It’s the Christmas things you do all year through.” One of the Christmas messages that I send every few years is related to doing random acts of kindness during the Christmas season. Those include sending Christmas cards to people you don’t like. They include paying tolls for the drivers behind you. However, Christmas does not have a corner on the kindness market. We sometimes forget to pay attention to the needs of those around us the rest of the year.
In the movie ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ the good things that George Bailey does for the people of Bedford Falls are woven throughout his life. Many families celebrate Christmas with a big dinner. It allows for conversation. It allows for fun with the family. There is no reason that the same kind of fellowship should not be present the rest of the year. People are very generous to charities at
Christmas. They give to the Salvation Army outside of stores. They give to the food bank. They give canned foods to their Church canned food drives. However, the people in need at Christmas remain in need the entire year. They are just as hungry after Christmas as they are at Christmas time itself. Kindness to others is important. It might be something as simple as letting someone cut in front of you in a traffic jam. It might be more complex than that. Kindness is done best when least expected. It is done well when done for someone who would not normally expect you to be the one to do that for him or her. We all need to take the time to look for
opportunities like this every day of the year. In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, the good things that George Bailey does for the people of Bedford Falls are woven throughout his life. He always put others before him. When he was in need, they came pouring out to help him. It just happened to be Christmas when that happened. One of the things we might ask ourselves is whether we would see our positive impact on others if our guardian angel showed us our life the way George Bailey got to see the impact of his life. Dr. Anthony Policastro is medical director at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.
Putting holiday stress in perspective this season It’s “the most wonderful time of year” as the song says, but most of us aren’t feeling jolly 24/7. And that’s perfectly normal. “People run into trouble when they have unrealistic expectations about the holiday season and think that everything is
going to be perfect,” says Dr. Pat Tanner Nelson, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension family and child development specialist. “They feel like something must be wrong with them when they feel stressed or down at what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year.”
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Being with family members you don’t regularly see can be a big challenge, says Nelson. Routines are disrupted, especially for those who spend holidays at a relative’s house. Unresolved emotions, long hidden, may surface during the pressure of holiday visiting.
“Family members who are pleasant via email or phone contact may be confronted with anger and old jealousies when interacting face to face,” says Nelson. “Grown children may unconsciously compete for their parents’ attention and affection.” Continued on page 17
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People who are alone or only with their nuclear family during the holidays can experience stress as well. They may be separated geographically and/or emotionally from their extended family and this season magnifies the loss of these ties. On TV and in advertising, they see images of large, happy families gathering for holiday festivities. Nelson says the holidays also bring stress when individuals over-do it – overeat, over-spend, over-commit to numerous activities and over-indulge in alcoholic drinks. She suggests following these steps to combat the stress of the season: Try to stick to your usual sleep, exercise and eating routine.
Don’t take responsibility for everyone else’s holiday happiness. Do only those tasks you can – and want – to do. If you don’t enjoy holiday baking, delegate that task or buy from the local bakery. Practice tolerance and forgiveness. People say and do things under pressure that they wouldn’t say or do at other times. Keep a positive attitude. Forget about the driver who stole your parking spot and focus on how good you felt when your neighbor surprised you with a homemade gift. Relax and do something unrelated to the holidays. Curl up with a good book, visit a nearby museum, savor the holiday music — find ways to recharge your batteries at this busy time of year.
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Health Bulletins Dr. Prest relocates to Laurel Family Medicine Adebowale Prest, MD will soon join Tammy S. Cahall, CRNP, at the Peninsula Regional Primary Care Family Medicine office in Laurel. She replaces Dennis Glover, MD, who has left the practice. Dr. Prest has been a physician at Peninsula Regional’s Family Medicine office in Berlin, Md. since August 2005. Dr. Prest, a specialist in Family Medicine, received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed a residency in Family Dr. Prest Practice at Ghent in Norfolk, Va. and a fellowship in OB/GYN at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pa. Dr. Prest has also served on the medical staff at Cortland Memorial Hospital in Cortland, N.Y. where she was vice chairman of the Department of Family Medicine. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Practice. The practice is currently accepting new patients. For an appointment, call 875-6550.
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Easter Seals introduces Buy a Brick Campaign Help “pave the way to independence” for people with disabilities by participating in Easter Seals’ Buy a Brick Campaign. All bricks will help construct a patio at the Easter Seals Tunnell Center, located at 22317 DuPont Blvd. in Georgetown. This wheelchair-accessible patio, featuring the Easter Seals’ lily design, will help people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors. “Purchasing a personalized brick is an affordable way to leave a lasting, positive impact on the community and help people with disabilities become more independent,” said Randy Clour, vice president of development at Easter Seals. Those wishing to participate in the campaign can design and order their personalized bricks online at www.bricksrus.com/order/easterseals. Bricks can be personalized to honor a family member, Easter Seals staff member or participant, or local business, and are tax-deductible. Bricks are $125 for a 4x8 inch brick with one to three lines of inscription, or $250 for an 8x8 inch square brick with one to six lines of inscription. For more information, contact Clour at 800-677-3800 or rclour@esdel.org.
Delaware Psychiatric Center gets new director Susan Watson-Robinson has been selected as the new director for the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC). Watson-Robinson has been with the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) since 1999. "We are very pleased that Mrs. Watson-Robinson will be leading DPC," said Renata Henry, director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. "Using her management skills, WatsonRobinson has established a track record of solving difficult problems. I am confident that she will continue to be a great asset to DPC." Watson-Robinson replaces Dr. Martha Boston, who has been DPC director for the past two years. Dr. Boston is leaving to pursue a psychological forensic practice.
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Board of adjustment says no to 170-foot tower near Woodland By Lynn R. Parks The Sussex County Board of Adjustment voted Monday night to deny an application by Cingular Wireless to construct a 170-foot tower near Woodland. The vote on the five-member board was 3 to 2. For the residents of the Woodland area who were fighting the tower, the board’s decision was an early Christmas present. “Yes, there really is a Santa Claus,” said Chris Darby, Woodland. “Right sometimes does triumph.” Cingular had proposed putting the “monopole” near Woodland Ferry Road at Dear Lane, on the south side of the Nanticoke River. The site is owned by Byard Layton, Laurel. Ellen Webner, spokeswoman for Cingular, said she could not comment until company representatives can review the board’s vote. Residents had objected to the site, saying that it was too near historic Woodland and the Woodland Ferry. A report presented by the state’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to the board of adjustment said that the tower would not have any ad-
verse affect on the area, a conclusion the board of adjustment seemed to reject. Residents also objected to Cingular’s plan to put “branches” on the pole in an effort to camouflage it as a tree. The tower would have been more than four times the height of the treeline. George Jacobs, who has sent to numerous publications and government officials his drawing of what he believes the fake tree would have looked like, was present at the board of adjustment meeting. “We were really shocked,” he said. “Shocked, but very happy. The board overruled the state’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs report. I was amazed that they saw it that way.” Darby said that the whole affair is a lesson in citizen vigilance. “When the board first looked at this, they asked if there was anyone in the audience in opposition,” she said. “[Woodland-area resident] Holly Conaway and I raised our hands. But if nobody had been there at that first meeting, it would have passed. “I know that we can’t know everything that’s going on. But this could have easily slipped by.”
School board renews superintendent’s contract for a year, through June 2006 The Laurel School Board approved administrative contracts during a brief meeting last Wednesday. The board voted 4-1 in favor of reappointing Superintendent Keith Duda with a one-year contract through June 30, 2008. Board member Harvey Hyland cast the lone vote against the reappointment.
Hyland also voted against reappointing director of finance Bill Hitch (4-1) and P.L. Dunbar principal Rich Gaskill (4-1). The board voted unanimously in favor of reappointing assistant superintendent Linda Schenck (through 2010) as well as the other administrators who came up for a vote.
Laurel Police toy drive benefits needy families in the community Wal-Mart of Seaford has made its annual donation of $1,000 to the Laurel Police Department’s No Child Without A Toy drive. This is the third year that Wal-Mart has made a donation. The drive, which was started four years ago by Chief Michael Wilson, has joined forces with the Laurel Public Works department this year to help even more local,
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state agencies such as the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Discovery attorney Dennis Schraeder, Georgetown, told the council that the new list of 31 conditions are acceptable to the project’s developer. They seem to be pretty much in line with what other municipalities have requested of developers throughout the area when negotiating development projects, he said. The town is involved in negotiations for developing two additional agreements that will govern how the Discovery project will be developed to avoid creating costs for the town and its residents. A Developer’s Agreement and a Public Works Agreement will act as memorandums of understanding between the town and the developer of Discovery. These documents will spell out in detail how the costs and maintenance of the complex will be addressed. At Monday night’s meeting, Shwed opened discussion up to the public. Only people in opposition to the Discovery project addressed the council. Rick Culver, who resides on
Discount Land Road, said one of the conditions on the development limits construction work to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. He was concerned that construction would be allowed on Sundays. “I do not think we should have to listen to bulldozers and construction crews on Sunday,” Culver said. “Is there any restrictions on how many days this could be allowed?” Another resident in the proposed Discovery project area, Leslie Carter, agreed with Culver, and asked that members of the council put themselves in the residents’ position. “When the construction starts there will be a lot of traffic in front of our homes, homes that have been here for years,” she said. “Please give us some peace and quiet; put yourselves in our position.” Whaeler said any restrictions would have to come from the council. Later in the meeting, in response to Culver’s concern, council President Terry Wright introduced an amendment to the first reading of the zoning ordinance, calling for banning construction on Sundays and holidays during which the Laurel Town Hall is closed. The amendment was passed unanimously by the council. Culver also asked whether the
Public Works Agreement and the Developer’s Agreement will be accessible to the public. Whaeler said once the agreements are negotiated and filed they will be made available to the public. W.D. Whaley, who has actively fought the Discovery development, said that in an October letter, Shwed stated that it was possible that spray irrigation on lands west of the town could be used to dispose of waste from the Discovery Project. Whaley said this could very well be referring to sod farms in the Bethel area. He asked if Bethel citizens had been notified about the possibility of what may be “coming down the road.” Shwed said the issue was only in discussion stages and therefore he would not answer what he called a “theoretical question.” Whaley also questioned the issue of who would be paying for infrastructure upgrades that would need to be done due to the impact of the Discovery Project. He said it has been said that a special tax district would be developed; residents of the special tax district would pay for some infrastructure and the developers would pay for all the additional infrastructure needs. “These will be citizens of Laurel who reside in this project
site. So, it seems to me these will said. be Laurel citizens paying for Whaley said that is not what these upgrades, not the developer. previous communications from Is that true?” he asked. the mayor have indicated. The Shwed said mayor has that special tax said that the ‘These will be citizens of districts are developer will starting to be pay for all Laurel who reside in this recognized in additional project site. So, it seems to communities needed inframe these will be Laurel citithroughout structure Sussex upgrades, zens paying for these County, Whaley added. upgrades, not the developer. including “I ask you, Is that true?’ Bridgeville, will it be which develLaurel resioped one such dents who will W. D. Whaley district to pay for these Opposed to Discovery accommodate upgrades, or development the new the developer? Heritage I am not clear Shores residential complex on on that point. The developer has US 13. “The people owing propno taxing authority, so is it the erty out at the Discovery project town residents or the developer site will pay for the upgrades, not who will pay those costs?” the existing taxpayers,” Shwed Shwed told Whaley that he
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there will be no surprises,” he said. “Just like having to pay the additional school taxes, the people will know at the time they decide to invest in the Discovery Project.” Shackle was still not convinced and said she saw no clear evidence that indicates the residents of Laurel will not have to face the prospect of higher taxes. “I am hearing a lot of theoretically-based answers and unclear language about how this project could impact the town and whether residents will have to pay higher taxes, but Bridgeville shows that it can happen,” she said. She went on to ask if anyone in Laurel’s management had “crunched the numbers” and gotten clear figures regarding how much Discovery could cost the town in such additional staff, training and health care. “If you have not gotten those figures worked out, then there is no way for you to even know for sure just what impact we are dealing with?” she asked. Shwed told Shackle that all of the town’s service departments are aware of the impact that this development could have on their individual departments. “We have projected the revenue and we know that the cost to fund the additional needs for each of our departments is less than the projected revenue, so we are satisfied,” he said. Councilman Phillips added that there are cases where certain unexpected things can occur when dealing with developments, but he is confident that having the special tax district will keep the town and its existing residents from having to pay extra. “Stuff happens,” he said. “But, the reason this council is so positive in its considerations about the special tax district is that its whole purpose is to assure there is money to pay for the project’s infrastructure. Bond funds will be secured to guarantee this infrastructure is built out. The money is raised up front all at one time through bonds. The town is not responsible for paying off these bonds. You are not responsible for paying off these bonds. If this project went bankrupt tomorrow you will not be responsible to pay this debt. The worst case scenario for Laurel is that we wind up with an industrial park complex all paid for out there. The Discovery Group will pay those bonds themselves until the new residents and commercial properties come on board.” Culver came back before the council and expressed concerns that the town had removed a condition initially placed on the Discovery developers by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The condition called
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including fencing throughout the entire for having the developer pay for any damage done to septic systems of residents liv- community, shall be submitted to Planning and Zoning Commission for approval prior ing in the immediate area of construction. The condition was removed, the town said, to the issuance of building permits.” Smith also asked who would be responbecause this is an issue that falls under the sible for maintenance of the property Delaware Department of Transportation’s should the homes stand empty. Schraeder (DelDOT) control. Culver said he is aware that residents in said that she and others were expressing the Discovery area are not in the town cor- concerns as if all of the planned residences (1,400) would be porate limits, but he built right away. feels they should be ‘I hope you noticed that I gave “You are contemplatgiven some considering that all of these ation. “They are everyone a chance to speak; I did homes will be built planning to widen at once,” he said. Discount Land Road not cut anyone off or put a time “This will be done to accommodate this by phases with project,” he said. limit on the statements. Now, it is approval from the “Some of us will Laurel Planning and most likely lose our time for us to move on and make Zoning Commission. wells and I do not I have lived in think DelDOT will some decisions.’ Sussex County for 37 pay for it, and I do years and I know of not feel we should be no developer who expected to pay for John Shwed Mayor has ever built 1,400 the damages. The homes at once; developer wants this, maybe 100 to 150. so they should pay.” Monet Smith of Laurel was concerned They will only build as the market allows. that the town will not have any authority I can assure you the developer will build over how Discovery will look. “I was of no more homes than can be sold, because they would go broke in a heartbeat.” the understanding that the town would In closing discussions, Mayor Shwed have input into how this project will look said that he knows that not everyone is aesthetically,” she said. “Out of 31 condihappy with the Discovery Project. “I hope tions, I only see the town of Laurel menyou noticed that I gave everyone a chance tioned eight times; and these are dealing to speak; I did not cut anyone off or put a with what seem to be insignificant issues. time limit on the statements,” he said. “I How much say will the town have in the aesthetics of the buildings in this project?” am not sure there are many other government entities that would have considered Whaeler said condition number 16 so much opportunity for discussion and addresses Smith’s concern. The condition states that project’s “landscaping plan indi- expression of concerns. Now, it is time for us to move on and make some decisions.” cating the specific style or architecture,
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Education SHS grad is inducted into honorary group at university Breanne McMillen, a sophomore at the University of Delaware majoring in English, was inducted into the University of Delaware chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary on Nov. 20. The NRHH is an organization of the top one percent of student leaders from college campuses around the United States. McMillen has been busy assisting researchers with Undergraduate Research in English Education. The project she is working with is called New English Teachers for Social Justice. She is a member of the university’s Gilbert Complex Community Council as the Resident Student Association representative, speaking for approximately 700 student residents. She is also a member of the Resident Student Association, is the chair of the University of Delaware Housing Committee and is responsible for bringing student housing issues for the whole campus to the UD Housing Department. McMillen participates in various charitable events, including the Colonial Athletic Association Blood Challenge, a blood drive for the Blood Bank of Delmarva. Most recently she was nominated Student
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TOURING THE CAPITAL - The senior criminal justice technology class at Sussex Technical High School recently visited Washington, D.C., where they toured the Capitol, the Supreme Court Building, the Treasury Building, Union Station and the White House. Front, from left - teacher Artie Uhlich, Nicole Mahoney (Laurel), Whitney Jewell (Milford), Heather Frech (Lewes), and Martina Adams (Laurel). Second row - Nicole Hopkins (Greenwood), Ashley Phulesar (Laurel), Joe Forester (Millsboro), Heather Layfield (Georgetown), Lamar Taylor (Selbyville) and teacher Susan Brady-Sekscinski. Third row - Wendy Evans (Georgetown), Mindy Seeley (Long Neck), Samantha Nagle (Milton), Josh Rash (Georgetown), Chris Millett (Ocean View) and Yeram Chandradat (Georgetown). Back - Jesse Dayton (Delmar), Todd Hayes (Laurel) and Chad Messick (Seaford).
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Auction kicks off fund drive for new fields, athletic center Sussex Technical High School kicked off fund-raising efforts for its athletic facilities upgrade plan by hosting a art show and auction on Thursday evening, Dec. 14. More than 150 pieces, including reproductions of popular, traditional and contemporary works, sports items and entertainment memorabilia were offered for sale to the public. The featured item was an original portrait painted by Sussex Tech art teacher Don Golacinski who is the Ravens’ lacrosse coach and who coordinated the art auction with Ross Galleries of New
York. The highest bid item sold under the auctioneer’s hammer was a hand embellished serigraph on canvas by Sam Park, titled “Annecy Night” that brought $1,350. This event was the first fund-raiser to benefit Sussex Tech’s five-year athletic facilities upgrade plan. The project will include not only the construction of the new Raven Athletic Center, but also improvements to all Sussex Tech athletic facilities and fields.
Del Tech to host financial aid workshop for students, parents Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown, will host a free, one-session Financial Aid Workshop on Tuesdays, Jan. 9, Jan. 22, and Feb. 7, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This community service information night will be open to the public and will be helpful to anyone attending any col-
lege. Participants will get practical tips about how to fill out the necessary forms and will discuss federal, state, and institutional funding sources. For more information, contact the Owens Campus Financial Aid Office at 302-855-1693.
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Everyone can use a Christmas drink mix Editor’s note - This column originally ran in December 2004. If you’re on the lookout for that little something to take to the holiday hostess, send to that special teacher, or thank the helpful neighbor or the friendly mail carrier, there’s nothing easier to give or more appreciated than something from your kitchen. There’s a raft of gift ideas around but the cleverest are those that yield the greatest dividends for the effort invested. If you don’t know where or how to begin, why not try something that doesn’t require turning on the burner or heating up the oven? Beverage mixes and coffee mug cakes are wonderful solutions, especially for those last minute, what-can-I-give-in-apinch situations. Package these beverage mixes in Mason jars, jelly jars or any attractive container. If you use tins be sure to put the mix in a plastic bag first. These clever ideas come from Lazygourmets.com Instant Cappuccino Mix 1 cup powdered chocolate milk mix 3/4 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1/2 cup instant coffee granules 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. To serve: Place 1 heaping tablespoon
The Practical Gourmet mix in a cup or mug. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir. Spiced Mocha Mix 1 cup sugar 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1/2 cup cocoa 3 tablespoon powdered instant coffee 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. Makes 2 and 1/2 cups of mix. For a single serving, place 3 tablespoons of the mix in mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Peach Tea Mix 1 cup instant tea mix 3-ounce box peach-flavored gelatin 2 cups granulated sugar Combine all ingredients in a large
bowl; mix well. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 3 and 1/2 cups tea mix. For one mug use 2 teaspoons tea mix with 8 ounces hot water.
Divide mix into 8 small bags (about 1/2 cup each). Place mix into a corner of each bag and tie it there with a twist tie. Make glaze mix: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar with powdered flavoring mix. Divide into 8 small From About.com comes this Lemon plastic bags and close bag with a twist tie. Glaze Coffee Mug Cake that bakes up in Attach each glaze mix to a cake mix bag just a few microwaveable minutes. Fill a with a twist tie. pretty mug with the dry ingredients. The Place one of each set of bags into each recipient adds liquids and bakes it. cup. Attach the following instructions to Lemon Glaze Coffee Mug Cake each cup: (Makes 8 servings) “Generously spray inside of cup with cooking spray. Emp1 (18.5-ounce) packty contents of cake If you don’t know where or how age yellow cake mix packet in cup. mix Add 1 egg, 1 tableto begin, why not try something 1 (3.4-ounce) packspoon of oil and 1 age instant vanilla tablespoon water to that doesn’t require turning on pudding mix dry mix. Mix 15 sec2 and 2/3 cups cononds, carefully mixthe burner or heating up the fectioners’ sugar ing in all dry mix. 1/4 cup powdered “Microwave on oven? Beverage mixes and coflemonade mix full power for 2 8 coffee mugs, each minutes. fee mug cakes are wonderful socapable of hold“While cake is ing 1 and 1/2 cooking, place ingrelutions, especially for those last cups water dients from glaze mix into a very minute, what-can-I-give-in-aPlace dry cake small container and pinch situations. mix and dry pudding add 1 and 1/2 teamix into a large spoons water. Mix bowl and blend well well. with a whisk. This “When cake is will be about 4 to 4 1/2 cups of dry mix done, pour glaze over cake in cup. Enjoy and will make 8 coffee cup cake mixes. while warm.”
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People Bernstein and Weinhold are married, living in California Nick and Judy Bernstein of Seaford announce the marriage of their son, Brandon John Bernstein, to Jessica Erin Weinhold on Aug. 13, 2006, in Acton, Mass. Brandon and Jessica currently live in Pasadena, Calif., where he is pursuing his doctorate of musical arts at the University
of Southern California in jazz performance. Jessica has recently accepted a position at Pasadena Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), where she will serve as the associate pastor/director of Christian education and congregational life.
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Joint council also hears from architect for Blackwater Creek By Mike McClure The Delmar Joint Council was presented with a concept plan for a streetscaping project on Pennsylvania Avenue during its meeting on Monday. The proposed plan, which would require state and town funding in addition to federal funding, is part of the town’s efforts to revitalize its downtown area. Mike Angelo of McCormick and Taylor and Maria Andaya of the Delaware Department of Transportation presented the Pennsylvania Avenue Streetscaping Concept plan to the commission at its December meeting. According to Andaya, the project would cost almost $400,000 and may be eligible for federal funding (80 percent) with the town and the state paying the other 20 percent of the cost. Andaya said 13 other towns have already agreed to join with the two groups. She plans to go before the Delaware General Assembly in March to request state funding for the projects. If Delmar joins that group and receives the funding it is requesting, the town would have to come up with an 8-percent match ($32,000). According to Angelo the proposed project would include diagonal parking on the east side of North Pennsylvania Avenue and parallel parking on the west side of North Pennsylvania Avenue and on East State Street. The town wanted angled parking on both sides of North Pennsylvania Avenue. Angelo told the council that the railroad company wants to keep 50 feet of right of way (25 feet on each side from center of railroad track) and is willing to lease the rest of its right of way to the town. Among the pedestrian facilities included in the concept plan are: Americans with disabilities Act-compliant pedestrian ramps and facilities, bulb-outs at pedestrian crossings, patterned cross walks, a partial brick sidewalk on east side of North Pennsylvania Avenue, a concrete sidewalk on the west side of street, and decorative pedestrian lighting on each side of street.
There is also a decorative aluminum fence to separate pedestrians from the railroad track, which the railroad company requested. Jeff Clark, a landscape architect representing the Blackwater Creek Development, spoke to the joint council on Monday night but did not make a presentation. Clark met with town representatives in October and presented them with a big book of information. “We’re going to be your neighbor and we certainly want to keep those lines of communication open,” said Clark, who offered to make a presentation at a future meeting at the town’s request. The nearly 800-home Blackwater Creek development is planned for west of Delmar. Councilman Michael Houlihan reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave final approval (contingent upon public works agreement) to the Lighthouse Square project, located south of Holiday Inn. The Delmar Commission (Maryland) requested drawings of the project before voting on final approval. The Delmar Commission did grant preliminary site plan approval to Delmar Gateway LLC for a retail area which will include one separate building and one strip retail section which is two sided and has two entrances. The commission also voted to approve a site plan change for the Elliott property, which is part of the Wood Creek development. First Development Group LLC requested the change to add parking and reduce forestation area (green space). The change will add a total of 29 parking spots in the new phase. The development’s first phase is currently dealing with parking problems. Construction on the parking for the new phase is set to be completed by June 1, 2007. Houlihan reported in the Public Works report that the final walk-through was done at Delmar Commons. He also said that construction is slated to begin on the Wawa store, located at the new shopping center.
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CHURCH BULLETINS St. Luke's Christmas Eve Festival On Sunday, Dec. 24, St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Seaford will usher in the Christmas season with a Christmas Eve Festival Choral Eucharist. The service will begin at 7 p.m. in the church, which will be decorated with evergreens, poinsettias and candles. Guest organist Mary Ann Torkelson, will provide special music and will accompany soloist Caitlin Wasson. Trumpeter will be Bob Lewis. The service concludes with Silent Night sung in the darkened church, which will be illuminated by tiny candles held by each in the congregation. The public is invited to share in this special service in celebration of the coming of Christ. A quiet service of Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Christmas Day. St. Luke's website may be accessed at http://www.stlukesseaford.org for information regarding services, church news, and special events.
Watch Night December 31 "Watch Night" a Formal Celebration; Together for the first time ever - The Dynamic Duo of Pastors Peggy Briggs of The Seaford Charge - Mount Hope and John Wesley of Seaford, and Terrance Briggs of AGAPE' Love Ministries International of Federalsburg, Md. will celebrate the going out of 2006 and • Can't pay my bills; • Tired of bad relationships; • Not having a job or a good job; • Depression. Join us in bringing in 2007 the Year of Completion and more than enough• Bills paid on time; • Good relationships;
• Great jobs; • A sound mind; • The sky is the limit. Pastors Peggy and Terrance Briggs will bring a full sermon for this gathering. So come and be blessed with the Word, good food, fellowship, and dancing unto the Lord. Starting promptly at 9 p.m. ABC Childcare Development Center, 3349 Laurel Grove Road, Federalsburg, Md., Dec. 31, 2006.
St. Phillip's special services On Sunday, Dec. 24, Advent IV, St. Philip's services will be regular Holy Eucharist Service at 9:30 a.m. Fr. Larry Miller is the celebrant. There will not be any Church School on Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Service will begin at 8:30 p.m. with Holy Eucharist. Fr. Doug Culton will be the celebrant. A Choral Presentation will begin at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. On Sunday, Dec. 31, will be Lessons and Carols at 9:30 a.m. There will not be any Church School.
Gospel Café Saturday nights Centenary United Methodist church, corner of Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, will hold its Gospel Café every Saturday night, at 6 p.m. Featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry, live Christian music, fellowship and refreshments. I Wish You Jesus" Christmas cantata. On Dec. 23, Hannah Smith, Good News Tour, Jerry Jones, C. Bud Scott, Sierra Spicer, Tull family and many more joins us for the first annual Gospel Café Country Christmas. Dec. 30, New Year's Eve party, featuring Cassandra Abbott. Every week, Mary Ann Young joins us.
Everyone is invited to attend. Come as you are. For more information, contact the church office at 875-3983 between 8 a.m. and noon, or Bruce Willey at 875-5539. Psalm: 150 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord."
St Luke's Church brotherhood A Brotherhood of St. Andrew Chapter is being organized at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Seaford. This is the oldest ministry for men of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. Their goal is to promote evangelism and to draw men to Jesus Christ. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and has ties to the Episcopal Church in America through the consecration of America's first Episcopal bishop, Samuel Seabury in Scotland in 1784, the first Episcopal bishop outside of the British Isles. The Seaford Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is being organized by Herb Quick, Jim Crescenzo, and Joe Coladonato and is open to all men in the area. For more information contact Joe Coladonato at 629-5597.
Union United Methodist Church Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville (2 North Laws St.) announces its Christmas Eve service. On Dec. 24, Holy Communion will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
All Saints Episcopal Church At the annual meeting that was recently held, the congregation of all Saints voted Continued on page 29
Festivities planned on MLK Day A prayer breakfast, “Dare to Dream like the King,” is planned for Jan. 15, 2007 at 8 a.m. at the Seaford Country Club. The breakfast, which is a buffet, features keynote speaker, Dr, King Dara Laws, the 2007 Seaford School District Teacher of the Year. Entertainment will be provided by The Good News Tour. Drs. Julius and NaTasha Mullen will receive the Community Recognition Award. Admission is $20 by advance tickets only. In conjunction with the prayer breakfast, the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club will hold a day of activities for young adults from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $1 and features 7 Quilts for 7 Sisters as well as crafts, storytellers and entertainment. The day includes a teen summit and youth dance. Lunch is provided and vendors and giveaways are also included. For tickets and information, call 628-1908.
DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Tina Whaley
“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”
St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: stjohns@dmv.com NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am Contemporary Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!
Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Sunday Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
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1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Fred Duncan Church: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm
Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771 94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956
875-7873 “A Place to Belong” SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.
For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del. Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
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Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love
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to go to a year-round 10 a.m. service. The December special services will be Dec. 24, 10 a.m.; Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. There will be a 10 a.m. service on Christmas Day. Lessons and Carols followed by a parish luncheon will be offered on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. Father Custer Ruley of Seaford is the priest at All Saints. Any questions Fr. Ruley, Jr., 810 Lantana Drive, Seaford, DE 19973; phone 629-2817; or Ann Jones, 846-2128.
Christmas Cantata at Mt. Olivet Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, High Street, Seaford, will have one morning worship service only at 10 on Sunday, Dec. 24. There will be no Sunday School
that day. At 6:30 p.m. there will be Family Worship Time and at 9 p.m. there will be a service of Holy Communion and Candlelight Service. On Sunday, Dec. 31, at 8:30 and 11 a.m., the Gospel Group "Good News Tour" will sing at both services. All are welcome.
Christmas Cantata schedule Christmas Cantata, "He's Still the King of Kings," at the Church of God of Prophecy, Rt. 13 N., Seaford, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Laurel Wesleyan Church
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Sunday School ..... 9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00 - 8 p.m.
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An astounding report came out this month from the World Institute It was twenty days for Development Economics Reinto the month, ten search of the United Nations University. It says that 50 percent of more days until her the world's wealth belongs to the next check and she top 2 percent of wealthiest people in the world. was out of money. The United States makes up 6 percent of the world population It was twenty days into the month, ten and has access to 34 percent percent of the more days until her next check and she wealth. Considering that the bottom 50 was out of money. Here is how she tells percent economically own only 1 percent her story... of the world's wealth, no matter how you "After looking under the sofa cushions, slice it, most every person who is reading all the car seats, and through the glove this article is wealthy by global standards. box of my old Toyota, we came up with a So what do we do with such informagrand total of $4.58. It had been a hard tion? week and my thinking was, 'Hey, any way First of all, please do not ask me to exyou look at it, we aren't going to have plain to you why God has chosen to bless enough money to make it through to the us so. His own purposes and decisions renext check. Let's go out with style. So we main his to make and I am too finite to headed to Taco Bell.'" answer for God. Nonetheless, the suffer"As we got to the drive-through wining of many no more proves God's nonexdow to pay, I was never so shocked in my istence than his blessing on you proves that he does exist. That is a topic for a dif- life. The guy standing in the window had a big grin on his face and said, 'This is ferent article. your lucky day - the people in front of you Returning to the prime question of my paid for your entire meal. They said to personal response to God's blessing, I give you this card.' " think there is a two-fold way to respond. "The card read, 'We hope this small act First, I should be grateful. It doesn't take a of service shows you God's love in a pracrocket scientist to see how good God has tical way,' but I've got to tell you somebeen to me. I can't take credit for where I am today, thing, for me and my eight-year-old-son because any energy, intelligence, or oppor- Donny, this was no small act of love. It was huge. We were in exactly the right tunity that has set me up for my success place at the right time to receive this touch has been provided by a God who did not from God when we needed it most." owe it to me. You know, I wouldn't be surprised if In addition to gratefulness, I should utiyou will rub shoulders with someone this lize all I have to be a blessing. It is the week who is at the right place and the wrong response to feel guilty for being right time for you to bless them, even with blessed. I should view my life as an opa small act of kindness. portunity to be a channel of blessing to Certainly Christmas is a season that we those less fortunate than myself. think of giving, but don't save it all for Sometimes we do little to help because Christmas day. You can find ways to love the problems seem overwhelming. We wonder what little difference our generous all year through. It is one of the reasons actions can make. Yet consider a true story God blessed you in the first place. I read this week of Theresa, a single mom The Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan trying to make ends meet and feed her Church. His views do not necessarily represent the views of the congregation or Wesleyan Church International. You eight-year-old son. may email pastortodd@laurelwesleyan.org
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Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery
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543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Sunday Morning Wed. Bible Study & Worship & Children’s Children’s Discovery Club 7:00 PM Ministries 10:00 AM “Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”
YOU ARE INVITED! Come into This Church and Gather in Christ’s Name to Worship Him! Psalm 95:6 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Stacey Johnson
VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD
“A Growing Church For All Ages”
2 miles N. of Laurel, DE on Alt. 13
302-877-0443 410-957-4696
The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward Laremore • Rev. Andrew Kerr SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)
ome! Revelatio e To C n 22 Tim : 17 The Ark s ' t I Seaford Wesleyan Church
Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area United Methodist Churches
King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant
Worship Sun. Sch.
Gordy Rd. .......... 8:50....10:00 St. George Rd. .... 10:10..... 9:00
Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer
River of Life Christian Center 17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM
Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio
Food Outreach Emergency Food
www.river-oflife.org
Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628 parsonage 875-2996
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby, Rector
Sunday School - all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Rainbow Day Care / Pre-School Rt. 13 South, Seaford, DE 302-628-1020
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830
Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
Laurel Wesleyan Church
The Gift of His Love
315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458
Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Children’s Ministries 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
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OBITUARIES Kathi Thompson Booth, 52 Kathi Thompson Booth of Georgetown died in Beebe Medical Center on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, surrounded by her loving family and many friends following a long battle with cancer. Kathi was born on Aug. 17, 1954, in Lewes, a daughter of Kathi Booth Joan Thompson and "Buck" Thompson. Upon graduating from Penncrest High School in Media, Pa., she attended Wesley College in Dover, Del. After moving back to Lewes in 1972, she worked at Beebe Hospital in the laboratory and for the Blood Bank of Delaware. Following her marriage to Al Booth of Georgetown, she was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, an active member of Sussex Central Football Boosters and a past member of Sussex Pines Country Club. Kathi was an avid sports enthusiast and a loyal booster for any and all activities in which her children participated. She loved spending hours on the beach at Broadkill and Cape Henlopen State Park and especially Lewes. Family and friends will remember her
Obituaries are run without charge thanks to the support of area churches.
for her love of celebrating all special occasions with a party and decorating her home for each event. In later years, her many challenges were met with the same wonderful sense of humor that was the fun and life of any gathering. She was predeceased by her father and her husband. She is survived by her five children: William "Buck" Booth and his fiancee, Lara Syby, Meg Booth Lawson and her husband Cliff, Joan "Allisa" Booth, Mark Booth and Spencer Booth. She is also survived by her mother, Joan Thompson of Rehoboth Beach, her sister and brother-inlaw, Shelly and Fred Sposato of Milton and a large extended family. Friends and family were invited to a celebration of her life on Dec. 20, at the Georgetown Fire Hall, Georgetown. Burial was private. The family suggests memorial contributions to Tunnell Cancer Center, Beebe Medical Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, De, 19958; Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE, 19947; or Georgetown Fire Co. Inc., 100 South Bedford St., Georgetown, DE, 19947. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, DoddCarey Chapel, Georgetown. Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Okey Harvey Vannoy, 89
William Lee Hayes Sr., 69
Okey Harvey Vannoy passed away peacefully at Genesis Elder Care, Seaford, on Dec. 11, 2006. Okey was born on May 25, 1917 in Richwood, W.Va., a son of Clyde C. and Eura Wright Vannoy. He was a graduate of Richwood High School. As a young man, he worked in the lumber mill in Richwood. He worked for DuPont in Bell, W.Va., and later on, construction on different DuPont sites. He was a 50-year member of Salina Lodge 27 AF&AM in Malden, W.Va. He belonged to Local # 782 United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters in Seaford. Okey is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Coulbourne and husband Ronald of Bridgeville, Charlotte Ferguson and husband Richard of Wilmington, N.C., and Frances Wheatley of Seaford, seven grandchildren, Patricia Eskridge and husband Jeff, Patrick Colbourne and wife Claudia, Pam Dunn and companion Bobby Jones, Beth Wheatley, Kevin Wheatley and wife Denise, Sherry Ferguson and husband Wallace Austin, Debra Ferguson and husband Mark Medbery. He also had eight great-grandchildren; Megan Eskridge, Caitlin Coulbourne, Sebastian Coulbourne who died at birth, Courtney Shockley and husband Johnnie, Jesse Wheatley, Regan Wheatley, Elizabeth Austin and Mackensie Austin; and one great-great-grandson, Johnathan Shockley. Services and burial were private. Arrangements were handled by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.
On Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 4:55 p.m., William Lee Hayes Sr., better known as Jake Hayes departed from this world to a better home. Mr. Hayes died peacefully at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 8, 1937 in Painter, Va., a son of Anna Hayes, who predeceased him. He received his education in the Virginia Public School system. He was employed by Allen’s Food in Harbeson, beginning in October 1992 until his illness began in October 2006. He was a night shift evisceration floor man. He had also worked for Townsend’s in Millsboro, and H&H Poultry, Selbyville. Totaling 40 years in the poultry industry. Other jobs that he held were Phillip's Crab House as a cook, and in his earlier years he had worked for Cropper Oyster Company in Dagsboro. He was a member of the Landmark Baptist Tabernacle, in Milton, under the leadership of Pastor Leslie Freeman Sr. William’s favorites were cooking and barbecuing for his family and friends. He enjoyed his vacations to Virginia at Best Western. He looked forward to friend and family day every August. He leaves to mourn his precious memories, his wife of 46 years, Barbara, who he married on Dec. 24, 1960 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pocomoke, Md. Out of this union came five children, Lynne Brown (Harry) of Bridgeville, William Hayes Jr. and wife René of Milton, Wallace Hayes and Ann Gibbs of Seaford,
Union
What must I do to be saved? Acknowledge your sin and place your trust in Christ. All who place their trust in Christ in this way are adopted as God’s children. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. — Romans 3:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 6:23 God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. — Romans 10:9
In loving Memory of our Dad & Pop Pop James Thomas Hastings 7/17/1919-12/22/2004
Our Christmas is forever a little bit sad Only because we lost you then, our Dad We think of you every day with love and send a very Merry Christmas up above Denny & Carole, Donna & Kenny, Patty & Jay, Carreen & Curtis, Greg & Tricia, Beth, Curt, Chase, Jackson & Emma
United Methodist Church
Mary G. Marino
2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly
July 2, 1917 - April 30, 2002
WORSHIP TIMES:
John V. Marino, Sr. August 2, 1914 - July 9, 1997
9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship Youth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)
Welcome… Mom & Dad, We know you are spending another Christmas with God and his Son, Jesus. We miss you both so much. Our hearts still ache in sadness. What it meant to lose the both of you no one will ever know. Christmas has not been the same since you both have been gone.
Merry Christmas
Pastor Joseph Lecates - 875-2059 Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Youth Meeting Sun. 7 pm Promise Keepers Tues. 7 pm Wed. Night Bible Study 7 pm “We’re not building a church, we’re building God’s Kingdom!”
Christ Lutheran Church
SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am
BETHEL WORSHIP CENTER 9431 Ginger Lane, Seaford (2.4 mi. north of Wal-Mart on US 13) 628-4240 Recorded Info 628-4241 Church Office
701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077
Corner of Shipley & Spruce Sts.
A Family Friendly Church Home for You Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Phone: 629-9755 www.ChristLC.net Bible School for the Mentally Challenged Saturday at 10 am
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
Senior Pastor
Located halfway between Seaford & Bridgeville, turn off Rt. 13 East at Cannon Rd. light, 4th place on left.
Mark Landon 7046 Seashore Hwy. Bridgeville, DE 19933
1611 KJV, Independent, Fundamental, Soul Winning
SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 10:00 Sunday School 7:00 Prayer Service 11:00 Worship Service 6:00 Evening Worship Nursery Provided Rev. William Goslee - Ph. 349-0190
302-337-3044
Church of God
Fax 302-337-8769
Worship Services: Seeker Service 8:30 am • Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 10:45 am • Wed. Night 7 pm
“Welcome Home!”
Wesley United Methodist Church
Mom & Dad With Love, Patricia, Henry, Dawn, Melvin, Michael, Justin, Trey, Corey, Melanie & Alexis
22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor Ed Kuhling Contemporary Worship 9 am Sunday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112
743 E. Clarence St., Seaford, Del. Carlton L. Cannon, Sr. Paster
629-9443, Cell: 448-0852 • cogclarence@verizon.net Sunday: Midweek Activities: Church School........9:45 am Call for Details Morning Worship......11 am Children’s Church & Youth Explosion ........6 pm Nursery Provided Evening Worship.........7 pm *Counseling by appt. only Tuesday: Thursday: Bible Study & Family Corporate Prayer.........7 pm ‘Come and Grow with Us!’ Training Hour ........... 7 pm
MORNING STAR ✳ DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2006 Orice Hayes of Milton, Chanett R. Cannon (Wendell) of Seaford; brother, James A Hayes of Newport News, Va., and Estell Lee of Philadelphia, Pa. He is also survived by a very special niece, Michelle Lee of Philadelphia, Pa.; adopted sons, Anthony Watson of Salisbury, Md., Theodore Chesson of Coverdale, Alanzo Frisby of Coverdale, two special aunts, Mildred Pitts of Virginia and Pearlee Jackson of Maryland; an uncle, Awdry Jackson of Maryland; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Michael Turner, and Jay; a sister-in-law, Kerry Turner; mother-in-law; Florie Haley of Dagsboro. Also 19 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren, survive him. Services were held Dec. 16, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Bridgeville with Pastor Lester Freeman officiating. Burial was on Monday, Dec. 18, at St. John's Second Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Joy, near Millsboro. Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, handled arrangements.
Oliver Hayes, 87 Oliver "Charles" Hayes of Seaford, formerly of Laurel, died Dec. 15, 2006, at Methodist Manor House in Seaford. He was born in Laurel a son of Earl and Frances Hayes. Charles and his wife Pauline were the former owners of Tastee Freeze in Laurel. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of Centenary U.M. Methodist Church in Laurel. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Hayes, who died in November 2006. He is survived by a niece Emily Jane Sullivan and her husband Norman of Del-
mar; a nephew Samuel Workman and his wife Bunny of Media, Pa.; a cousin Robert Hayes of Dover, and several great nieces and nephews also survive him. A graveside service was held at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel, on Dec. 18, with the Rev. John Van Tine officiating. Contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, 200 Market St., Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements were in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.
Sydney L. Bondurant, 48 Sydney L. Bondurant of Laurel died on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Mr. Bondurant was a social worker for the State of Delaware. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Seaford. He was also active in the Boy Scouts Troop #584. Sydney is survived by his wife of 23 years, Marianna Bondurant; two sons, Jarred and Logan Bondurant, both of Laurel; two daughters, Emily Principe of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Sofia Bondurant of Laurel; his mother, Sydney Bondurant, two brothers, Hugh and Kenneth Bondurant and Alys Bondurant all of Pulaski, Tenn. Funeral Services were Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial was in Elkton, Tenn. The family suggests donations may be made to the Boy Scouts Troop #584, c/o Marlene McCabe, 506 N. Phillips St., Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements were handled by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.
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Coming in February 2007
Personal Finance AND RETIREMENT LIVING
In Memory of
Norma Gray The blossoms of the trees are blown by the wind and the wind cares nothing. But the blossoms of the heart no wind can touch. Remembered with love, Peggy
In Memory of
Janice C. Brittingham at Christmastime and on her birthday. Everything keeps changing, but memories of you will never change. Still miss all the good times and bad times everyday. Gone but never forgotten. The Ray Brittingham Family
Donald A. Baker, Sr. “Our Wish” Would not be for something shiny or new, no, not even Gold Just a simple wish for you to be here, for here is where you belong.
From our hearts to yours. Diane, Donnie, Chastity, Eddie, Destiny, lil’ Donnie, Robert, Rocky, Robbie
One of the most important responsibilities of a community newspaper is to offer good information to help readers enjoy a better quality of life. Once a year we publish this Personal Finance section to provide readers information that will help them reach their financial and personal goals. We also include information on Retirement Living. With the large number of retirees moving to the area the importance of presenting information for the 55-plus population increases every day. Advice in this Personal Finance and Retirement Living edition boils down to a few basic facts: • Everyone living in the United States has the ability to become financially independent. • The path to financial inde-
pendence requires a plan, some goals and discipline. • Lifestyle choices play a vital role in helping you to achieve financial independence: Financial independence alone is not the goal for the special section. Wealth gained at the expense of one’s health cannot be thoroughly enjoyed. That’s why we include articles of advice on setting balanced priorities and investing time wisely. The staff at Morning Star Publications Inc. hopes the information in this section inspires readers to work toward financial independence and to enjoy a better quality of life. We invite participation by local experts. If you and your business would like to participate call Bryant Richardson at 629-9788 or email morningstarpub@ddmg.net
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Trash increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and the New Year Americans are flocking to stores and websites to find that perfect gift, that one card that says it all, that tree to end all trees. But as we feast, give gifts, decorate and travel, we consume lots of resources and generate lots of waste. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the amount of household trash increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and the New Year. That extra waste amounts to 25 million tons. Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa and New Years may have a special meaning, but this year's festivities don't have to negatively impact our environment. There are a number of ways to lessen the amount of trash we produce — by reducing, reusing and recycling what we can — without putting a damper on the holiday season. Cards and Gifts • Consider buying gifts with the Energy Star logo. They use less energy. • Buy smart - - be on the lookout for gifts and cards that are recyclable or have recycled content. • Consider substituting postcards for cards. • Reuse old holiday cards as gift tags. • Consider gifts with a history - - from your home or a thrift shop. Decorating • Decorate with more energy efficient mini-lights and use them when someone is home. This will reduce energy and reduce fire hazards. • Avoid foil and plastic-embossed paper and cards because they use more resources in the manufacturing process. • Use wrapping paper from last year to recycle, or consider wrapping presents with cloth or newsprint - - such as comics, travel or sport sections. Food • When giving food as gifts, use recyclable containers. • Store leftovers in reusable containers. Recycling • Review the list of recyclables that your community accepts and be sure to recycle all paper, plastic, glass and aluminum you can. • Bring your own bags on shopping trips so shops won't have to give you new ones with your purchases.
• Don't take a new gift box with your purchase if you have a supply of old ones, or try to wrap it without a box. Transportation • Walk or use mass transit when shopping. Or buy your gifts by phone or on the web. • Choose shops you can walk or bike to, instead of driving. When you need to drive, combine several errands into one trip or carpool with others. Less driving means less air pollution and conserves fuel. Trees • Buy a living tree you can plant outside or keep as a houseplant. • Buy a tree grown locally to save energy associated with transportation. • Buy a smaller tree. There's less to dispose of when you take it down, and shorter growing time translates into less land required. • If your town doesn't have a tree chipping and tree recycling site - - ask why. And after the holidays are over you can further reduce the amount of waste generated by: • Plant or donate live trees and recycled cut trees. • Donate unwanted gifts and food to thrifts stores and food banks. • Compost veggie and fruit trimmings. • Recycle all glass, paper, and plastics left over from the holidays. • Remember to recycle old electronics, too — computers, cell phones, printers.
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Holiday Open House Wednesday, Dec. 27th thru Saturday, Dec. 30th, 10 am to 2 pm each day
The Villas On Broad Creek Light Refreshments Served
BRIDGEVILLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - Christmas lights shine on Main Street in Bridgeville to help light up the town. Photo by David Elliott
AAA tree tips for staying safe Fresh Christmas trees are a holiday tradition. When it comes to hauling the tree home, AAA knows drivers can get anxious. Follow these tips for securing a Christmas tree to your vehicle: • Protect it. Slide a blanket or tarp on top of your vehicle to protect it. • Net it. If possible, have your tree netted before putting it on your vehicle. • Face the hood. When placing the tree atop your vehicle, make sure the trunk of the tree is toward the vehicle's hood. • Keep vision clear. Don't block your mirrors or sight of view with the tree. • Secure tightly Using strong rope, strap the tree down securely and tight; never hold the tree to the top of your car with your hands as you drive home. Do not put
the tree in your vehicle's trunk without securing it completely by tying both the tree and the trunk down with rope so your view is not obstructed. • Give warning. If the tree is protruding past the back of your vehicle or if it's sticking out of your trunk, tie a bright, reflective flag to the end of the tree where it is protruding. "Once you get your tree safely home, take time to water it and keep it away from heat sources," advised Rossi. "Use flame retardant decorations. These simple safety precautions will ensure your holiday season stays merry." Nearly 500 deadly home fires occur each December as a result of Christmas tree fires.
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Whatever your destination this holiday season, we hope the journey is filled with joy, laughter and good fortune. We feel fortunate to have friends like you and look forward to your next visit.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Rt 13 & Connelly Mill Road, Delmar, Md 410-896-3399
Directions: from Rt. 13 at O’Neal Bros & Mitchells Furn. Take Delaware Ave west to stop, go left at stop to The Villas entrance gate on left across from RJ Riverside Restaurant
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✳ DECEMBER 21 - 27, 2006
Thinking Of You At Christmas
Vernon J. Searcey, left, receives a plaque from Herbert Wright, president of the Delmar School Board. Searcey, who is retiring, was recognized at last week’s school board meeting for 20 years of service to the district. Photo by Cindy Lyons Taylor
Delmar district searching for land for school construction By Cindy Lyons Taylor Dr. David Ring, superintendent of the Delmar School District, told school board members at the Dec. 11 meeting that it’s not too early to begin the search for land for construction of a new school . He said that the state’s budget office allows the district, through the planning and zoning department’s advanced planning program, to acquire land for future growth. The board presented a plaque and certificate to retiring custodian, Vernon James Searcey, for his 20 years of service to the district. The announcement was made that two new employees will join the school’s custodial staff. Andy Weber will become fulltime custodian and Charles Wise will fill in as part-time custodian. The board accepted the retirement letter of special education teacher Loneda Jones Farrington. She will retire in June 2007. The following athletic coaches were approved during the meeting: Mary Gilman - middle school field hockey
Chester Davis Jr. - girls varsity basketball volunteer Megan Wagner - varsity cheerleading volunteer Lynn DeFelice - middle school cheerleading volunteer Elisha Fields - junior varsity cheerleading volunteer In other business, it was reported that the budget for substitute teachers was not as depleted as in the past. That is due in part to the school psychologist filling in for teachers who are absent due to meetings during the school day, enabling the district to avoid having to employ additional staff for those occasions. The board noted the need, as part of the district’s strategic goals for the school year 2006-2007, to increase equitable funds for students with special needs. During a review it was determined that approximately half of the Delmar district’s more than 1,000 students are Delaware residents. Ring informed board members that the school’s Web site was being updated.
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There’s no place we’d rather be, Than here in this community — To celebrate from beginning to end The holiday season with all of our friends! Merry Christmas and many thanks for making us feel so welcome here. ★
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Wishing you the gift of faith and the blessing of heavenly peace throughout the holiday season. For your friendship, we are deeply grateful.
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As we wrap up another great year, we’d like to say thanks to the customers and friends who brightened each day.
Open Thurs. & Fri. 9-4:30, Sat. 9 am - 1 pm
May Christmas Sound the Bells of Joy Within Your Heart Todd’s Income Tax & Accounting Service Inc. Commercial Lane, Laurel, DE 19956
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LARGEST SELECTION OF DIAMONDS, ANTIQUES & ESTATE JEWELRY ON THE SHORE Furniture; Ready for the Home Glassware • Lamps • Dolls Rt. 13 & Sycamore Rd. Laurel, DE 302-875-3391 Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Evenings by Appt.
May you enjoy a most beautiful holiday season with the ones you love most. Thanks for giving us so much to celebrate this year. Merry Christmas
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Linda and Ginny With joy and love in my heart, I wish you all the very best gifts of the season. I appreciate your trust and thank you for your kindness and support this past year. Senator Robert Venables
May your holiday deliver all the gifts that really count – peace, love, friendship and JOY. For the gift of your loyal, never-ending friendship and business, we are truly grateful.
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Entertainment Possum Point Players list cast for Neil Simon's 'The Dinner Party'
Cast members from left are Don Megee, Cassandra Petersen, John Marino, Jim Killion and Cat Baker.
Holiday lighting display donations will benefit Kiwanis Club of Seaford Cut-Em Up Tree Care has added a drive-through display of lights to their annual holiday decorations that are lit through the New Year. The display, which is open every night from 6-9 p.m., now features eight 40’ to 60’ tall cedar and evergreen trees with over 3,000 lights each among many other decorated trees and displays. Owners, Kenna Nethken and Cheryl Webster have placed a donation box for the Seaford Kiwanis at the end of the display. To view the lights, travel west on Middleford Road, toward Georgetown. At the
stop sign, turn left onto Old Furnace Road and Cut-Em Up Tree Care’s display is on the left.
For the first time in four years, Possum Point Players is bringing a Neil Simon comedy to their stage. Neil Simon's "The Dinner Party" will be opening on Jan. 19, 2007, as the Possum's dinner theatre production and season opener. Kenney Workman of Milford, who recently directed Chicago at Possum Hall, will direct the show. The show has a small cast of six characters, all of who are arriving and meeting for an intimate dinner party. Workman has cast John Marino, Don Megee and Jim Killion - all three of Lewes -as Claude, Albert and Andre, respectively. The three men are first to arrive at the restaurant. Cat Baker of Georgetown, Cassandra Petersen of Milton and Susannah Griffin of Lewes will play their female counterparts, Mariette, Yvonne and Gabrielle. In the show, the six diners are all meeting for the first time, and are unsure about why the dinner is being held. There is plenty of humor in the confusion of the setting, and Neil Simon's characters each carry out the comedy with the flair recognizable to those familiar with Simon's
style. Possum Point Players are excited to bring this comedy to their audiences. "The Dinner Party" is the first production in Season 2007 at Possum Point Players. Possums' dinner-theater productions are widely popular, and reservations are being taken now. Reservations are required for the dinner theater tickets. "We typically welcome walk-ins," said executive administrator, Mary Cahill, "but it's just not possible to do that with a dinner." The dinner theater production is also included with Season Tickets. Anyone with questions should contact the Possum Point Players office at 302/856-4560. Tickets are now on sale by calling the Possum Ticketline at 302-856-4560. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, 20, 26 and 27, and at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 and 28. The ticket price of $38 includes a full, catered dinner, and the price of admission to the show. Possum Point Players is sponsored in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Delaware Division of the Arts.
Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year!!
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20’ AWNING $275. 6292226. 11/2
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FIBERGLASS STEPS (for mobile/modular). 1 27”x 38.5” (3 steps). 1 24”x38.5” (2 steps). Both have double alum. railings, must go, $50 OBO. 628-5198. 12/14
5 DIGIT DEL TAG, #30127, $1500 OBO. 745-3592. COLLECTIBLE TOY TRUCKS: Hess $18. Texaco $25. Sunoco $15. Exxon & Mobil $15. Marlboro Gear, winter jacket,, sweat shirt & flashlight, $10 ea. 398-0309. 12/7 IRON BED, Full size, good cond. $100. Oak Dresser w/mirror, bow front drawers, good cond. $200. Oak desk chair, good cond. $75. 6296337. 11/30
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WASHER & DRYER, in good cond. w/30 day guarantee, $125 ea. 628-1320 or 443-880-3538. 12/21
SNAPPER RIDING MOWER, lg., selling due to sickness, $500. 875-4848. 12/7
CORD OAK, seasoned wood, all split, $100. 8770131. 12/21
KARAOKE SINGING MACHINE, like new. Great Christmas gift! 875-1158.
275 OIL TANK on stand, $25. 877-0885. 12/21
SEVERAL RIDER & PUSH LAWN MOWERS. 8757612. 11/30
GUITAR, Exc. cond., $50. 629-3628. 12/21 80” LONG SOFA, navy & gold plaid. good cond., $100. 337-8106. 12/21 TV STAND, solid oak w/ storage & video holders. Slot for VCR, DVD or sound equip. 28” tall, 38” long, like new, asking $60 OBO. 629-2135. 12/14
POLICE OFFICER The Town of Laurel Police Department is accepting applications for the position of entry level police officer, both certified and non-certified. Possible sign-on bonus for current Delaware Certified Officers. The Town of Laurel offers an excellent benefit package including take home car and State Pension Plan. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications can be obtained in person at the Laurel Police Department, located at 205 Mechanic Street, Laurel, DE 19956. For more information contact Captain Richardson or Chief Wilson at 302-875-2244. The Town of Laurel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application deadline is Friday, January 5, 2007 at noon.
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QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA, good cond., blue embossed, $125. Dining Table, 4 chairs & 2 captains chairs, $125. 877-0646.
ANIMALS, ETC. ADORABLE CHRISTMAS PUPPIES to a loving home, Lab mix, asst. colors, $25. 875-7674. 12/14 DOG HOUSE & KENNEL, barely used, $150. 8757312. 12/7 6 LIVE TURKEYS $12 ea. 875-8840. 12/7 60 GAL FISH TANK w/ stand & access., $200. 3441246. 11/16
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LEGALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are hereby notified the below matters will be before: The Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware; and, 1) Case No. S-05-07: Kevin W. Thawley, property owner of Tax Map and Parcel 5-31 13.05 70 located on Hickory Lane is seeking a subdivision of this land into two 60+ foot lots. If any of these projects are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting. You may have counsel to attend on your behalf. Issued this 21st day of December 2006 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 12/21/1tc
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PUBLIC HEARING Sussex County Council, in cooperation with Delaware State Housing Authority, will hold a public hearing so that all citizens can have an opportunity to participate in the development of an application to the State of Delaware Community Development Block Grant Program, for a grant under the provisions of the Community Development Act of 1977. The primary objective of the Community Development Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. It is also a primary objective to alleviate physical and economic distress through the stimulation of private investment and community revitalization in areas of population out-migration of a stagnating or declining tax base. In accordance with the
Section 106 Review Process established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, comments are especially encouraged from interested agencies and individuals with respect to undertakings that may affect historic properties of significance to such agencies and individuals. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, Administrative Offices Building, #2 The Circle, Georgetown, Delaware on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. A status report for FY-06 will also be included. For more information contact William Lecates, Director of Community Development & Housing at 855-7777. Note: If you have a vision, hearing or physical impairment that requires accommodation in the reading of this notice or at the public hearing noted above. The Sussex County TDD number is 855-7700 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 12/21/1tc
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Broad Creek Hundred Case No. 9731 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a special use as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-23, Item C of said ordinance of VIOLET WATERS who is seeking a special use exception for a daycare center, to be located south of Route 20, 182 feet west of Road 485. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JANUARY 22, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 12/21/1tc See LEGALS—page 41
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Northwest Fork Hundred Case No. 9735 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item C of said ordinance of BRIDGEVILLE RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB, LTD. who are seeking a variance from the front yard setback requirement, to be located north of Road 545, 3,500 feet west of Road 594. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JANUARY 22, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 12/21/1tc
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Seaford Hundred Case No. 9738 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-20, Item B(1) (c) of said ordinance of RONALD S. HART who is seeking a variance from the rear yard setback requirement for a poultry manure shed, to be located north of Route 18, 625 feet west of railroad and Road 546. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JANUARY 22, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 12/21/ 1tc
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Seaford Hundred Case No. 9736 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item A(1) of said ordinance of TIMOTHY FLUHARTY who is seeking a variance from the minimum lot size requirement for placement of a manufactured home, to be located east of Road 543, being lot 5. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JANUARY 22, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 12/21/1tc
ON JANUARY 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., Laurel Storage Center, Road 468, Laurel, DE will conduct a sale pursuant to Title 25, DEL. C. ANN. 4904-4905. The contents of the following bins will be sold: Bin #(s) 23 and 122 Thelma Morris; 24 Daniel Morris; 65 Candise Savage; 69 Diana Thomas; 88 Arthur Strunk; 102 Elisha Boyer; 128 Cheryl Taylor; 132 Eugene Wilkerson; 147 Larry Bell; 174 Mary Garrison; 177 Dennis Smith; 188 Charles Spicer; 192 Bonnie Boyce. BIDDERS: Call office on day of sale to confirm, (302) 875-5931. 12/14/2tc
NOTICE Estate of Jack L. Morris, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Jack L. Morris, Sr. who departed this life on the 29th day of October, A.D. 2006 late of Bridgeville, DE were duly granted unto Janet Wheeler, James Morris on the 6th day of December, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrators without delay, and all persons hav-
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ing demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrators on or before the 29th day of June, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrators: Janet Wheeler 2638 Federalsburg Rd., Bridgeville, DE 19933 James Morris 6403 Cardinal Ave., Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Shannon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 123 Pennsylvania Ave Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/21/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Mildred B. Willin, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Mildred B. Willin who departed this life on the 28th day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto Randall Charles Willin, Jr., John C. Willin on the 6th day of December, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 28th day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Randall Charles Willin, Jr. 3271 Stein Hwy Seaford, DE 19973 John C. Willin 30198 North Oak Grove Rd., Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/21/3tc
NOTICE Estate of John H. Osborne, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of John H. Osborne who departed this life on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Bridgeville, DE, were duly granted unto Barbara McCray, on the 29th day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the
said Executrix on or before the 2nd day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Barbara McCray 35 Church Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/14/3tc
NOTICE Estate of I. Jane Garner, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of I. Jane Garner who departed this life on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE, were duly granted unto William H. Garner, Jr., Iantha J. Steiman on the 22nd day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 2nd day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: William H. Garner, Jr. 123 Oak Lane Dr, Laurel, DE 19956 Iantha J. Steiman 32888 Ocean Reach Drive, Lewes, DE 19958 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/07/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Catherine O. James-Elder, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Catherine O. James-Elder who departed this life on the 13th day of September, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto Todd E. James, on the 22nd day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 13th day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Todd E. James 28010 Seaford Hwy Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/07/3tc
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Quality Insights suggests gifts to ‘Take Good Care’ Running out of time for holiday shopping, and still don't know what to get Grandma or Great-Uncle Harry? Choosing just the right gift for a senior member of the family can be difficult, especially if that person suffers from a chronic disease. Quality Insights of Delaware, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization, suggests several gift ideas for the holiday season that can "Take Good Care" of your loved one. One of the most important gifts to give is your personal time. Offer one day a month of transportation for seniors to make appointments and see their doctors. Give them an IOU for one month's transportation to the mall so that they can take a walk during severe weather in a climate-controlled atmosphere. Give them gift certificates to their favorite grocery store and drive them to the market - making sure they purchase healthy fruits and vegetables and low-fat meat and dairy choices. For people who suffer from heart conditions, create a basket of goodies to help them manage their disease. Include weekly medication pillboxes and disposable cups, add some fresh fruit and vegetables, and a few recipes featuring new ways to prepare them. If they are still smoking, enroll them in a smoking cessation class and pay their enrollment fee. Those with heart failure might need a new weight scale to check their weight daily for excess fluid buildup. Diabetics would benefit from a package of new socks - soft, padded, and seamless. Add a pair of slippers - diabetics should never go barefoot! New shoes should be big enough in the toebox so that toes have room to wiggle, and heels should not slip. People with diabetes would also like a basket with soap, washcloths, and towels for daily foot washing and drying. Add a lanolinbased lotion to prevent dryness and scaling, and a toe nail file. Give a coupon for four visits to a podiatrist - diabetics should see one on a regular basis for foot care, including nail cutting, corn and callus smoothing. Senior women should get a mammogram every year. Because many women put off this exam, give your favorite senior a day of your time. Take her to her mammography appointment, and then pamper her with a visit to the beauty parlor. Make her feel as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside. Create a basket filled with photo albums, scrapbook ideas, and the reminder that the most important photo is a yearly mammogram. It's still not too late to make sure your favorite senior has gotten his or her flu shot. Check and see if they've ever had a pneumonia vaccine, and if not, make arrangements to get that too! Top off the day with a visit to a favorite deli - for chicken soup! Don't forget to ask your senior family members to give you a gift as well - a list of their current medications, their allergies, their doctors' names and addresses, and their wishes for future care. In times of crisis, this little gift could save their life! Quality Insights of Delaware is the state's Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) and is part of the coordinated national campaign organized by Medicare of hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other health care providers to improve the quality of health care for people with Medicare. Quality Insights is contracted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Quality Insights suggests perfect gifts to take good care of seniors Running out of time for holiday shopping, and still don't know what to get Grandma or Great-Uncle Harry? Choosing just the right gift for a senior member of the family can be difficult, especially if that person suffers from a chronic disease. Quality Insights of Delaware, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization, suggests several gift ideas for the holiday season that can "Take Good Care" of your loved one. One of the most important gifts to give is your personal time. Offer one day a month of transportation for seniors to make appointments and see their doctors. Give them an IOU for one month's transportation to the mall so that they can take a walk during severe weather in a climate-controlled atmosphere. Give them gift certificates to their favorite grocery store and drive them to the market - making sure they purchase healthy fruits and vegetables and low-fat meat and dairy choices. For people who suffer from heart conditions, create a basket of goodies to help them manage their disease. Include weekly medication pillboxes and disposable cups, add some fresh fruit and vegetables, and a few recipes featuring new ways to prepare them. If they are still smoking, enroll them in a smoking cessation class and pay their enrollment fee. Those with heart failure might need a new weight scale to check their weight daily for excess fluid buildup. Diabetics would benefit from a package of new socks - soft, padded, and seamless. Add a pair of slippers - diabetics should never go barefoot! New shoes should be big enough in the toebox so that toes have room to wiggle, and heels should not slip. People with diabetes would also like a basket with soap, washcloths, and towels for daily foot washing and drying. Add a lanolin-based lotion to prevent dryness and scaling, and a toe nail file. Give a coupon for four visits to a podiatrist - diabetics should see one on a regular basis for foot care, including nail cutting, corn and callus smoothing. Senior women should get a mammogram every year. Because many women put off this exam, give your favorite sen-
ior a day of your time. Take her to her mammography appointment, and then pamper her with a visit to the beauty parlor. Make her feel as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside. Create a basket filled with photo albums, scrapbook ideas, and the reminder that the most important photo is a yearly mammogram. It's still not too late to make sure your favorite senior has gotten his or her flu shot. Check and see if they've ever had a pneumonia vaccine, and if not, make arrangements to get that too! Top off the day with a visit to a favorite deli - for chicken soup! Don't forget to ask your senior family members to give you a gift as well - a list of their current medications, their allergies, their doctors' names and addresses, and their wishes for future care. In times of crisis, this little gift could save their life!
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Delaware needs expanded public transit opportunities By State Rep. Ben Ewing Republican-Delmar
Everyone that has driven past one of the dozens of new developments that seem to be perpetually under construction all over our state has probably wondered how we're going to cope with all the new residents and motorists those homes will bring. In many ways, we're not managing it very well at all. The U.S. Census Bureau confirms that Delaware is growing rapidly. Our population has jumped approximately 27 percent since 1990 when there were 666,168 people living in the First State. Last year, our population was an estimated 843,524 residents. Some areas have been more impacted by rapid residential development than others, but no region has been left untouched. Even western Sussex County, where my representative district is located, is feeling the pinch. New developments are in the pipeline, including a new commercial project near Laurel that is envisioned to be a regional entertainment destination. For better or worse, our state is changing. It's time that we recognize the new face of Delaware and take bold steps to deal with it. Our state's growth is creating a host of problems, not the least of which is a congested and overburdened road system. We cannot build our way out of the problem. In fact, we don't have the money to pay for the road projects we've already approved. We're currently facing a shortfall of $2.7 billion between projected revenue and the transportation work expected to take place over the next six years. New road projects often encourage development by speeding travel, reducing commute times and improving access to once secluded areas. Land that was previously undesirable for development suddenly becomes viable as a direct result of transportation "improvements." New development generates additional motorists and the congestion the project was intended to relieve returns. We need to break this expensive and counter-productive cycle by making a commitment to investing in new public transit opportunities. It's true that public
transit has not been popular in our state. However, I would argue that if we expand our public transit offerings - making them a convenient, reliable and less expensive alternative to driving - many people would take advantage of them. In the current fiscal year, the state is spending about $70 million on public transit in Delaware. Most of this ($65 million) is the cost of operating the system. The remainder is earmarked for new equipment and other capital costs. One of the steps we should take is to establish or improve dedicated transportation hubs in Seaford, Georgetown, Dover, Newark and Wilmington. These venues would give riders easy transfer access between local and regional bus routes as well as a convenient place to catch long distance carriers like Greyhound. Such hubs - built to be pleasant, welcoming and comfortable - should also provide access to rail routes, where available. In conjunction with this, we should look at increasing the number of buses running on popular routes and expanding service to new destinations. Para-transit service, which serves our handicapped community, needs to be expanded as well. Fees charged to riders should be lowered to encourage usage. Money raised through fees will only defer expenses, not pay for the system. Although this may be at odds with the free market ideology I usually embrace, I believe this exception is warranted. Significantly subsidizing public transit could ultimately save taxpayers millions of dollars annually on foregone road construction and maintenance. That's both rational and fiscally prudent. In addition to expanded bus service, we should also seriously consider an unconventional alternative: monorail. Although most people associate monorails with Disney World, they should consider that Disney operates a fleet of 12 such trains for 17 hours a day, carrying upwards of 200,000 people daily. Many nations around the world employ monorails to move their citizens. In the U.S., Las Vegas and Seattle operate successful monorail trains. Continued on page 44
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SPECIAL VISITOR - Santa hugs one of the guests at the Bible School for Special People Christmas party held recently at the Christ Lutheran Church on Shipley Street in Seaford. Members of the church were helped by members of the Seaford Kiwanis Club and high school Key Club in holding the party, which featured the Christmas story, good food and the visit from Santa. Photo by Bryant Richardson
Public transit opportunities Continued from page 43
One of the chief charms of monorail systems is that they can be built in highly developed areas. Monorail tracks have a narrow "footprint" and because they are elevated they usually do not interfere with existing roads and rails. The cost of acquiring rights-of-way are also greatly reduced since monorails can often be built along existing public rights-of-way. Monorails have proven themselves to be reliable and resistant to severe weather. A new monorail which opened in Moscow last year earned the nickname of the "coldest monorail in the world" after operating well in conditions of 35 degrees below zero. Admittedly, monorails are expensive. Information included as part of an analysis I requested in 2004 via House Resolution 88 (2004) indicated the cost of building a monorail in Delaware would be approximately $59 million per mile. While constructing a statewide monorail system would be cost-prohibitive, building small systems to serve specific functions could be very beneficial. A monorail linking redevelopment efforts in downtown Wilmington to the revi-
talized riverfront would make visiting both places seamless. The beach resorts could also be well served by a monorail that would loop from Dewey Beach to Lewes, linking a huge Park & Ride lot north of the resorts to the outlets, boardwalk, Cape Henlopen State Park and the beaches. It would offer vacationers and day-trippers a viable alternative to taking their cars into the resort area, which struggles to cope with the burden of summertime beach traffic. New investments in public transit will not negate the need to continue investing in roads and bridges. New transportation projects will continue to re-write our maps and redefine our commuting patterns for years to come. But the time has come to start thinking beyond the outdated protocol of continually laying more asphalt in the futile hope that things will improve. We need to seriously invest in a transit system that will enhance our state and improve our quality-of-life. Instead of hanging onto the practices of the past, Delaware needs to consider its future in new ways, embracing the state we're quickly becoming.
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Laurel Star Sports
Laurel senior Brett Shockley prepares to pin Woodbridge’s Brock Callaway during a 125 pound match last Wednesday in Laurel. The Bulldogs topped the Raiders, 84-0. Photo by Mike McClure
Bulldog wrestling team looks to compete in conference
FIRST PLACE- Delmar’s Justin Thomas, above right, prepares to make a move during the Parkside Invitational 189 pound first place match. Thomas was one of five Wildcats to place first in the tournament. Dillon Wein, bottom left, and Donald Poole also finished first. See results on page 49. Photos by Mike McClure
By Mike McClure Second year head coach Craig Blount is starting to see his Laurel wrestling team adjust to his style of coaching. While the Bulldogs are young, Blount believes his team can achieve an above .500 record in dual meets this season. “We have a full team, they have a great attitude and a lot of discipline,” Blount said. “It’s very family oriented.” Leading the way are seniors Antwon Trimball and Brett Shockley and sophomore Josh Kosiorowski. Trimball and Shockley are the lone seniors on the team. “We have a lot of youth,” said Blount. “I may not have the quality of wrestler I had last year but I’m strong from top to bottom. I don’t have any holes.” While the Bulldogs are young, their goals are to finish above .500 in dual meets and at least in the middle of the pack in tournaments. Blount would also like to see his team send more wrestlers to the state tournament this season. Laurel had three wrestlers advance to states last season. Blount sees Sussex Central as the favorite in the Henlopen Conference but also calls Indian River strong and Delmar improved. Laurel looked strong in their first dual meet of the season, an 84-0 win over Woodbridge (results follow) last Wednesday. The Raiders have a varsity wrestling team for the first time in four year. The Bulldogs will face a bigger challenge in their next meet when they visit Smyrna on Dec. 20. Laurel 84, Woodbridge 0- 125- Brett Shockley pinned Brock Callaway at 3:09; 130- Aaron Givens pinned Deshawn Collins at :56; 135- Chris Cutsail pinned
Laurel’s Aaron Givens has a hold of the leg of Woodbridge’s Deshawn Collins during a match last week. Givens recorded a pin to help the Bulldogs to a victory. Photo by Mike McClure
Ethan Stoeckel at :42; 140- Matt Parker won by forfeit; 145- Lineker Valladares pinned Isaac Tucker at 2:36; 152- Josh Kosiorowski pinned Kyle Avery; 160Josh Rubino pinned Casey Rifenburg at 1:41; 171- Antwon Trimball won by forfeit; 189- Tony Rubino pinned Aaron Williams at :31; 215- David Bartee pinned David Keubler at :57; 275-Tyrell Whitney pinned Josh Shupe at :32; 103Chase Gordy won by forfeit; 112- Matt Long won by forfeit; 119- Marco Hernandez won by forfeit
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WILDCAT WIN- Delmar’s Kevin Robles looks to go to the basket during his team’s 65-30 win over Lake Forest last Friday in Delmar. Robles had 16 points and three steals for the Wildcats. Photo by Mike McClure
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BARRACUDAS- Tiffani Hinds of the WSBGC Barracudas takes part in the 9-10 year-old 25 yard butterfly race last weekend in Seaford. Photo by David Elliott
Woodbridge’s Jenna Schrock moves the ball upcourt as the Laurel defense gets back during Monday’s game in Laurel. See page 52. Photo by Mike McClure SWIMMING IN SEAFORDThe Barracudas’ Dustin Venables competes in the 11-12 year-old 50 yard butterfly race last weekend at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Photo by David Elliott
Delmar’s Alan Preston, left, and Seaford’s Yvens St. Phard went head to head in the Parkside Holiday Tournament’s 160 pound championship match last Saturday. Preston won, 9-2, to place first with St. Phard placing second. Photo by Mike McClure
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Laurel Stars of the Week
Delmar’s Kevin Robles passes the ball to teammate Kevin Johnson during last week’s win over Lake Forest. Photo by Mike McClure
Male Athlete of the WeekBarry Bratten- Delmar
Female Athlete of the WeekTomorrow Briddell- Laurel
Delmar senior Barry Bratten had 19 Freshman point guard Tomorrow points in last Tuesday’s loss to Smyrna Briddell accounted for 19 of her team’s before contributing 20 points and three 37 points in a win over Lake Forest last steals in a win over Lake Forest on FriTuesday. day. Honorable mention- Twyla Hill- Laurel; Katie McMahon- Delmar; Shannon Wilson- Delmar; Rachel Lins- Delmarva Christian; Allison Wootten- Delmarva Christian; Kevin Robles- Delmar; Justin Thomas- Delmar; Darren Collins- Delmar; Donald Poole- Delmar; Dillon Wein- Delmar; Alan Preston- Delmar; Brett Shockley- Laurel; Aaron Givens- Laurel; Chris Cutsail- Laurel; Matt Parker- Laurel; Lineker Valladares- Laurel; Josh Kosiorowski- Laurel; Josh Rubino- Laurel; Tony Rubino- Laurel; David Bartee- Laurel; Tyrell Whitney- Laurel; Antwon TrimballLaurel; Chris Rickards- Sussex Tech; Kory Belle- Sussex Tech; Jacob Mitchell- Sussex Tech
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Wildcats earn second win with 65-30 victory over Lake By Mike McClure The Delmar boys’ basketball team ended the first quarter of last Friday’s home game against Lake Forest with an 11-0 run and didn’t look back in a 65-30 win. Delmar’s Kevin Robles hit a threepointer to give the Wildcats a 7-5 lead early in the first quarter. Lake Forest’s Randy King made a basket to tie the score at 7-7 before Delmar ended the quarter with an 11-0 run for an 18-7 advantage through one quarter of play. Delmar’s Fernandez Batson had a tip in, a basket off a feed from Robles, and a field goal on pass from Justin Jones for the final points of the quarter. Robles netted seven points and Batson added six points in the opening quarter. The Wildcats’ Barry Bratten scored six second quarter points to give Delmar a 29-15 lead late in the first half. The Spartans answered with the final five points of the half to make the score 29-20 at the half. Robles led all scorers with nine first half points and Batson and Bratten added eight points apiece. Robert Hicks and Tyree Bordley netted six points each for Lake. Delmar scored the first eight points of the third quarter for a 37-20 advantage. Bratten had a steal and basket, D.J. White had four points and a steal, and White added a steal, a basket, and a feed to Bratten. Bratten netted six more points in the quarter as Delmar held a 48-26 lead after three quarters. Bratten led the way for the Wildcats with 10 points in the quarter. Delmar used a 17-4 advantage in the
The Wildcats’ Johnny Wilson eyes the basket as he goes in for a layup last Friday night. Wilson was one of four Delmar players to score in double digits in the win over Lake Forest. Photo by Mike McClure
final quarter for a 65-30 win. Johnnie Wilson had six points and Robles added four in the fourth quarter. Bratten scored 20 points and had three steals; Robles had 16 points, five rebounds, and three steals; Batson netted 10 points; and Wilson added 10 points and five rebounds. White also contributed eight points and four assists in the Wildcats’ win.
Delmar girls’ basketball team falls to Lake, St. Thomas More
TAKING IT TO THE HOOP- Laurel’s Sharay Smith drives to the basket during her team’s win over Lake Forest last Tuesday in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
The Delmar girls’ basketball team fell to Lake Forest and St. Thomas More in game’s last week. The Wildcats lost to the Spartans, 54-46, last Thursday despite 15 points by Katie McMahon. Lindsay Lloyd and Melanie Twilley each had seven points in the loss. McMahon netted 15 points and Shannon Wilson added nine points in a 52-38 loss to St. Thomas More in the St. Thomas More Tournament last Friday. Delmar also fell in the consolation game on Saturday but the results were not submitted prior to the Star’s deadline.
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Delmar Sports Scene By Tommy Young Last Friday and Saturday, Coach Quillen’s Delmar High wrestling team for the second weekend in a row played in a tournament; this time it was the Parkside Holiday Tournament in Salisbury that included teams from Polytech, Seaford, Wicomico High, Delmar, Cambridge, Northampton (Va.), Parkside, Nandua, Snow Hill, North Dorchester, Colonel Richardson, and Woodbridge. And for the second weekend in a row they had the most division champions, yet they did not win the tournament, which is decided on total team points. Polytech won the tournament although they only had three division champions; however, their second (2) and third (4) place finishers gave them the extra points while Delmar didn’t have any second or third place winners, and one fourth, and two fifth place finishers. The Wildcats’ top three weight class wrestlers, Justin Thomas (189), Donald Poole (215), and Darren Collins (275) remain undefeated in their first three contests of the season. The other two division champions were Dillion Wein (119) and Alan Preston (160). The other Delmar wrestlers to pick up wins were Alex Ellis (1) at 112, Godfrey Wells (1) at 125, Doug Causey (1) at 135, Jose Flores (2) at 145, Taylor Ballard (1) at 152, and Joe Pete (3) at 171 giving him a fourth place finish. So, you see that Coach Quillen’s younger wrestlers in the lower weight classes are coming along, as several wrestlers are freshmen. With their continued improvement they should make the team a lot tougher as the season goes on. This was their last match of 2006 for the team as they return to action on January 3 at Woodbridge. Meanwhile, the boys’ basketball team, after dropping a 66-55 decision to Smyrna Tuesday evening, bounced back Fri-
day night with an easy win over Lake Forest 65-30. Barry Bratten continues to lead all scorers for Delmar with 20 points. This gives the team a 2-1 record, and they play games with Seaford and Woodbridge before the holidays. They then will be playing in the Lions Club Tournament in Salisbury on Wednesday, December 27, in their last action until after the holidays. ASSISTS AND ERRORS- The Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association announced their 2006 AllState Football team last week, and only four players from the Henlopen Conference made the first team. However, on the second team, they placed seven players including three of them from Delmar. Donald Poole was the only Wildcat selected on the offensive team while Darren Collins and Kerry King made the defensive team. Justin Thomas made the honorable mention. This is a joke, because if any of writers had seen the playoff games, they would have voted otherwise. Justin was outstanding both on offense and defense, just as he has been all season. However, I realized a long time ago it’s like fighting “City Hall” in these voting situations, and if you do not get help from some of the writers from above the canal, you cannot win. You are just out numbered by a large margin, and I experience that every year. The field hockey team experienced the same situation as shown in this year’s All-State selection as Katie McMahon was the only Wildcat to make the first team even though Coach Budd’s girls won the Division II Conference title and made the state playoffs. There had to be some other players on this team that should have made the allstar team, as it was a team conference win. The All-State team was selected by the Delaware Field Hockey Coaches Association.
Trimball, Kunzler place in top four at Battle at the Beach tourney Laurel’s Antwon Trimball (171) placed second in the Battle at the Beach last weekend at Indian River High School. Sussex Tech’s Kyle Kunzler (125) finished fourth in his weight class. Trimball lost, 13-9, to Brad Gelgenya of Delaware Valley Regional (NJ) in the 171 pound championship match while Kunzler lost to Ben Cundiff of Glenvar (VA) in the 125 pound third place match.
Laurel Youth Sports basketball still accepting new players in league Anyone interested in playing in the Laurel Youth Sports basketball league is asked to call Jeff or Marie Gordy at 875-7298. Also, anyone interested in coaching in the league may also call the Gordys.
Star readers asked to vote for top local sports event of 2006 As part of the Seaford/Laurel Star’s annual sports year in review, the Star is asking its readers to vote for the top local sports event of 2006. Votes can be sent to sports editor Mike McClure at sports@mspublications.com or 302-629-9243 (f) by Monday, Jan. 1 at noon. Please include your name (names will not be printed in the paper) and the town you live in. Limit one vote per person. The results will be printed in the January 4 edition of the Star along with the second part of the 2006 Year in Review. Choose from the following stories or write in your own Western Sussex sports event of ‘06: Felix, Owens join 1,000 point club; Wearden leaves Seaford to coach at Wesley College; Woodbridge boys’ basketball team wins Henlopen South; Local wrestlers place in top six in state; Nanticoke Senior Softball team places second in the world; Wescott and Quinones form dynamic duo in Woodbridge’s backfield; Western Sussex little league teams dominate District III all-star play; Laurel Pop Warner Pee Wee, Midget football teams represent state in Regionals; Delmar football, field hockey teams win Henlopen South and advance in state playoffs; Local grads help lead college teams to playoffs
Delmar’s Darren Collins, right, is locked up with his opponent during the Parkside Invitational 275 pound championship match last weekend. Collins went on to get a pin the third period. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar finishes fourth in Parkside Invitational tourney By Mike McClure The Seaford High wrestling team placed second and the Delmar varsity team finished fourth at the Parkside High Holiday Tournament last weekend in Salisbury. The two teams had 10 wrestlers competing in the tourney’s championship round. Polytech High won the tournament with 241 points, followed by Seaford (197), Wicomico (179.5), and Delmar (157) as three of the top four teams were from Delaware. The local results follow: Seaford’s Kirk Neal (103) earned pins in his first two matches before recording a 10-8 overtime win over Snow Hill’s Brandon Green in the finals. Delmar’s Dillon Wein (119) pinned Cambridge’s Joe Cannon and had a 6-0 win over Seaford’s Aaron Saunders before topping Polytech’s David Fitzgerald, 4-2, in the finals. Saunders won by pin in the third place match. Delmar’s Geoffrey Wells (125) fell to Wicomico’s Darrin Church, 11-10, in the fifth place match. Seaford’s Brian Wright (135) pinned Reed Plaskon in his third place match. The Blue Jays’ Spencer Coulbourne (140) recorded pins in his first two matches before being pinned by Parkside’s Kyle Jerkins in the championship match. Seaford’s Jon Geniesse (145) fell to Cambridge’s Darryl Thompson, 7-3, in the finals. Delmar’s Josh Flores (145) lost to Parkside’s Aaron Anderson, 10-5, in the fifth place match. Seaford’s Trevor Polk (152) bounced back from an opening loss to Wicomico’s Nick Leto with a pin and two wins by major decision before pinning Cambridge’s Tony Leone in the third place match. Woodbridge’s Kyle Avery (152) fell to Delmar’s Taylor Ballard, 21-13, but came back to advance to the fifth place match before being edged by Parkside’s Matt Gibson, 9-8. The Wildcats’ Alan Preston topped Seaford’s Yvens St. Phard, 9-2, in the tourney’s 160 pound championship match. Seaford’s Mike Wright (171) picked up a 6-1 win over Nandua’s Ben Hammer in
Delmar’s Geoffrey Wells was edged in the Parkside Invitational 125 pound fifth place match last Saturday in Salisbury. Photo by Mike McClure
the finals after recording a pair of opening pins. Delmar’s Joe Pete (171) bounced back from an opening loss with a win by technical fall and two pins before being pinned by Wicomico’s Dominique Wright in the third place match. Delmar’s Justin Thomas (189) edged Nandua’s Zack Mallette, 7-6 with two points at the buzzer, in the first place match. Seaford’s Dan Flagg (189) recorded a pin of Snow Hill’s Sean Frimmel in the fifth place match. Donald Poole (215) became the fourth of five Delmar wrestlers to place first with a pin of Cambridge’s Jonathan Rhodes (4:34) in the finals. Seaford’s Josh Smith (215) was pinned by Polytech’s Brodan Mears in the third place match after recording a pair of pins. Delmar’s Darren Collins (275) finished the tournament with a pin of Cambridge’s Craig Hayes at 4:51 in the championship match. Collins pinned Woodbridge’s Josh Shupe, 19-4 and a tech fall win over Parkside’s Charles McWilliams to advance to the finals.
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Laurel’s Tony Rubino, top, has his opponent in a headlock during last week’s match against Woodbridge. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar’s Joe Pete, right, gets tangled up with his opponent during a Parkside Holiday Tournament match last weekend. Pete placed fourth in the 171 pound weight class. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel’s Chris Cutsail, top, looks for the pin during his match last Wednesday. The freshman was one of nine Bulldogs to record a pin in the win over Woodbridge. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar’s Josh Flores gets a hold of Parkside’s Aaron Anderson during the Parkside Invitational 145 pound fifth place match. Flores lost the match, 10-5, to place sixth. Photo by Mike McClure Laurel sophomore Josh Kosiorowski, left, gets into position to record a pin during a home match against Woodbridge last Wednesday. Photo by Mike McClure
Woodbridge’s Isaac Tucker, top, and Laurel’s Lineker Valladares jockey for position during a 145 pound match last week. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar’s Justin Jones has the ball on the break during last week’s boys’ basketball game. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel senior Twyla Hill follows through on a free throw to help seal the Bulldogs’ win over Lake Forest last Tuesday in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
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Hope Cornell to attend Shippensburg University By Mike McClure Sussex Tech senior Hope Cornell became the second Raven softball player to sign on with a college when she announced at a press conference last Wednesday that she’ll be attending Shippensburg University where she’ll play softball. Cornell will join Sussex Tech grad Daneille Shields of Laurel at the Pennsylvania school. Cornell, who plays outfield and second base for the Ravens, visited Shippensburg to watch Shields, now a junior, play. Hope chose the school because of its pharmacy program, its closeness to home, and because it has a solid Division II softball program. “If you really need to come home you can. Mom and dad can come and watch anytime they want,” Cornell said. The Clarksville resident looks forward to the challenge of playing at the collegiate level, which she says will involve adjusting to the speed and movement of the ball. “I think Hope’s going to be an impact player as a freshman. She will impact this team immediately,” Shippensburg head coach Bob Brookens said. “They have a great program and a great
family atmosphere,” added Sussex Tech head coach John Marvel. “It’s just a good place for a person to go to school.” Cornell is the second Sussex Tech senior to announce college plans. Brittany Joseph of Laurel announced her plans to attend Florida State University and play softball last month. Graduates from last year’s team who plan to play softball in school include Bethany Pavlik (Delaware Valley), Lindsey Ellsworth (Wesley), and Kristen Burns (Arcadia University). Kelly Schirmer is going into her second year with the Wilmington College softball team. “That’s one of our goals for our players (to play college ball). We’ve been blessed in that regard,” Marvel said. “Hope has done a great job every year she’s been with us.” Even Hope’s older sister, Harper, got a chance to play softball college and was an all-conference designated hitter at Division III York College (also a Pennsylvania school). “She played because she loved the game and I play because I love the game,” said Hope Cornell. “It’s just nice to know I have a boost.” Cornell was named first team all-conference the past three years and was
DSBA announces 57th all-state football team The 57th All-State football team, selected by the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association, was announced last weekend. The All-State football team will be honored at the 58th annual DSBA banquet, to be held Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. Don Tollefson will be toastmaster. The following is the list of Henlopen Conference players selected: First team- offense- Isaiah Brisco, Cape Henlopen, running back; C.J. Bell, Sussex Central, place kicker Defense- Isaiah Daniels, Caesar Rodney, defensive line; Jordan Wescott, Woodbridge, linebacker; Reggie Millner, Caesar Rodney, defensive back Second team- offense- Darshon Adkins, Sussex Central, running back; Donald Poole, Delmar, end; James Sinott, Sussex Central, tackle; Troy Cannatelli, Cape Henlopen, tackle; Steve Alessi, Indian River, guard; Cody Smith, Cape Henlopen, guard; Charlie Olivencia, Sussex Central, center Defense- Darren Collins, Delmar, defensive Line; Perry Townsend, Indian River, linebacker; James Showell, Sussex Central, linebacker; Kerry King, Delmar, defensive back Honorable mention- Brad Hilovsky, Sussex Central, quarterback; Nick Kmetz, Indian River, quarterback; Alan Hill, Milford, running back; Theo Bowe, Milford, end; Jamar Beckett, Sussex Tech, defensive line; Jamil Heath, Dover, defensive line; Tom Little, Cape Henlopen, linebacker; Justin Thomas, Delmar, linebacker; Antwon Trimball, Laurel, defensive back
Sussex Tech’s Rickards places sixth in Beast of the East Sussex Tech’s Chris Rickards placed sixth in the Beast of the East tournament’s 285 pound weight class. Rickards lost to William Penn’s Mike Maynard, 6-0, in the fifth place match last Sunday.
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Shown (l to r) at last week’s press conference are: front- Jennifer Cornell, mother; Hope Cornell; and Duncan Cornell, father; back- Sussex Tech Superintendent Pat Savini and Sussex Tech softball coach John Marvel. Photo by Mike McClure
named first team all-state in 2004 and 2005 and second team all-state last year. She has been an NFCA Scholar Athlete in each of the past three seasons. “It’s (playing in the Henlopen Conference) definitely prepared me because the Henlopen Conference is a very competitive conference,” Cornell said. “We’ve completed against teams across the bridge
and they haven’t held up to Delaware softball.” As for her final high season, Cornell is hoping to go out on top. “It’s (senior year) kind of bittersweet. I’m glad to be finishing a chapter of my life and going on to college,” said Cornell. “We have a strong team coming back. We miss those players we lost from last year.”
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Seaford/Laurel Star Tuesday night scoreboard
Laurel’s Keneisha Wilson (42) puts up a shot against the Woodbridge defense during the Bulldogs’ home win Monday night. Photo by Mike McClure
Lady Bulldogs outscore Raiders in second half for 45-25 win The Laurel girls’ basketball team held a 16-11 lead at half-time of Monday’s home game against Woodbridge. The Bulldogs held an 11-9 advantage in the third quarter and outscored the Raiders, 18-5, in the final quarter for the 45-25 win. Twyla Hill netted 14 points, Tomorrow Briddell added 12 points, and Sharay Smith and Keneisha Wilson each had seven points for Laurel. Ayonna Maddox led Woodbridge with seven points while Jenna Schrock, Kera Sampson, and Tiandra Felix scored five points apiece. Laurel (3-2) visits Indian River on Thursday while Woodbridge (3-1) hosts Delmar (0-6).
Boys’ basketball- Seaford 75, Delmar 65- Kyan Andrews scored 27 points and Jeff Purnell added 17 points as the Blue Jays used a 40-33 advantage in the second half to pull away from the Wildcats. Barry Bratten netted 33 points and Fenandez Batson added eight points for Delmar. Sussex Tech 76, Cape Henlopen 63- Jacob Mitchell scored a season-high 33 points, Kory Belle had 16, and Jeffone Hill and Andrew Townsend each added nine points for the Ravens. Delmarva Christian 44, Chincoteague 40- Tyshun Rembert scored 15 points and Bryant Hazzard added 12 in the Royals’ win. Woodbridge 64, Laurel 45 (Monday)- The Woodbridge boys’ basketball team pulled away from Laurel with a 23-10 advantage in the third quarter for a home win on Monday. Vashad Whidbee had 18 points, Tyler Smack netted 13 points, Devon Horne scored 12 points, and Marc Nock added 10. Carey Shelton tallied 10 points, Trent Passwaters added 11 points, and David Albert added seven for the Bulldogs. Red Lion 47, Delmarva Christian 40 (Monday)- The Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball team lost to Red Lion, 47-40, on Monday night. Tyshun Rembert scored 14 points and Jonathan Dukes had 10 in the Royals’ loss. Girls’ basketball- Delcastle 61, Seaford 29- Amber Burbage scored 20 points in the Blue Jays’ loss. Cape Henlopen 41, Sussex Tech 31- Brittany Griffin had nine points for the Ravens. Greenwood Mennonite 39, Open Bible 8 (Monday)- The Greenwood Mennonite girls’ basketball team topped Open Bible, 39-8, as Charla Benton scored 11 points and Amber Swartzentruber added seven points. Seaford Christian 31, Holly Grove 28 (Monday)- Seaford Christian Academy and Holly Grove each had 12-2 runs in the first half to make the score 14-14 at the half. The SCA girls’ basketball team led by eight points at one time in the second half before Holly Grove tied things up with 2:27 left in the game. The Eagles’ Rebekah Cain had a put back which proved to be the winning basket. Rachel Ebling iced the game with a foul shot with 10 seconds left. Ebling had 18 points and 15 rebounds and Jennifer Carr added six points and seven rebounds for SCA, which had 13 offensive rebounds.
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Seaford Bowling Lanes Nite Owl High games and series Joe Holloway 273, 740
Christian Fellowship High games and series Scott McClain 278 Adam Pusey 706 Wendy Lowe 238 Joyce Tull 634
Seaford City High games and series Craig Ellis 291, 779
Sunday Special High games and series Jamie Hall 287 Eddie Moran 771 Virgen Moran 285 Roxanne Covington 712
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Club 50 High games and series Ed Morgan 267, 751 Dianna Halpen 283 Dot Dulis 720
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Tues. Early Mixed High games and series Jim Weldon 264 Michael Radish 724 Michelle Jesters 252, 685
Thurs. Nite Mixers High games and series Martha Cahall 260, 711 Derek Bowman 291, 811
Friday Trios High games and series Bobby Dixon 252 Jody Garber 684 Kim Marine 232 Teri Ricketts 601
Baby Blue Jays High games and series Shane Hallbrook 181 Nolan Lamonlagne 336 Summer Rust 175, 321 Becca Ingraham 175
Young Adults High games and series Keith Parlier 252, 674 Courtney Sherman 243, 670
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Raven Roundup: Boys’ basketball team tops Dover, 62-57 By Mike McClure The Sussex Tech winter track team opened the season in an 18 team meet in Snow Hill on Dec. 6. Pole vaulter Brandon Krause, runner Nicole Mahoney, and hurdler Tiamia Black placed first in the meet. Krause, the returning state champion in the pole vault, also placed in the long jump and hurdles while Jared Whaley was third in the shot put and Tyrone Hickman (sprints) and Tom Ford (1,600) placed in their events. Black came in first in the hurdles and Mahoney placed first in the 500 meter race. Raven wrestling team edged by Cape- The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team fell to Cape Henlopen, 41-32, in a home meet last Wednesday. Jamar Beckett (215) recorded a pin at 1:28, Chris Richards (Hwt.) won by the score of 6-2, and Wendall Cannon (112) had a pin at 1:07 to give the Ravens a 15-12 lead. Justin Allen (119) added a pin at 5:19 and Kyle Kunzler (125) won by tech fall (5:14) for a 26-12 Sussex Tech advantage. Cape Henlopen recorded pins at 130, 140, and 145 and won by forfeit at 135. The Vikings added a tech fall at 152 pounds. Sussex Tech’s Andrew Klink (160) had a pin at 1:15, but Cape won by the score of 41-32. Lady Ravens fall to Panthers, 49-47- The Sussex Tech girls’ basketball fell to Polytech, 49-47, last Friday night. The Ravens held a 14-5 lead after one quarter and led, 22-19, at the half. The fourth quarter proved to by the difference as the Panthers held a 19-12 advantage to overcome a five point deficit. Bethany Callaway paced Sussex Tech (1-3) with 14 points, Brittany Griffin had 10 points, and Sierra Laws added nine points. Boys’ basketball team tops Polytech, falls to Sallies- The Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team earned a narrow, 56-55 win over Polytech last Friday night as point guard Jeffone Hill hit the winning shot. Kory Belle led the way with 29 points, Jacob Mitchell had 10 points, and Hill added nine points. On Saturday, the Ravens fell to Salesianum, 51-46. Sussex Tech used a 13-3 advantage in the second quarter to take 23-17 lead into half-time. The Sallies outscored the Ravens, 34-23, in the second half for the win. Belle had a team-high 21 points and Mitchell added 13 points for Sussex Tech (4-2). Ryan Prettyman and Michael Bireley earned first place in Division A Doubles at the Lower Delaware USBC Youth Singles/Doubles Tournament at Seaford Lanes last month. Ryan had a 405 scratch plus 291 handicap for 696 and Michael had a 556 scratch plus 207 handicap for 763. Their combined total was 1459.
Robert Bay earned first place in the Boys’ Singles Division B during the Lower Delaware USBC Youth Singles/Doubles Tournament at Seaford Lanes last month. Robert bowled 326 scratch plus 318 handicap for a 644 set.
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warned Phil that having his tonsils out at age ?? or more could be a little unpleasant. As he tried to chew, or swallow his coffee, it was apparent his throat had experienced better days. Well Phil, time will take care of this, it just takes a little longer as adults.
I am sad to tell you that Santa Claus will not be making all his AT URPHY stops in the Laurel-Delmar-Seaford area this year. For sure, he’s not Calvin Hearn will be regoing to visit with Dick “Sure Shot” Whaley. The nerve of that warded for keeping the guy, calling Santa Claus and asking memory of the late Dr. if he could go up to the North Pole and shoot a few reindeer as the rab- Brooks Reynolds alive bits were in short supply in Sussex with the church handbell County. Our resident “weather man,”Old choir. I think a copy of a CD of Patty Murphy Sunshine, a.k.a. Richard Small, promises a white Christmas yearsinging Irish lullabies would be nice for after-year and what do we get? him. More hot air from Richard. I’m sure glad he has his side business red suit will leave gifts?. selling insurance. Undoubtedly his first stop will be at the Laurel barber Walt Hearn is sure to get home of sophomore Laurel football star, nothing too. The nerve of that guy, chargJosh Kosiorowski, for his great outlook on ing Lee Hastings and Fred Melvin fulllife, and his good deed during Laurel’s price for hair cuts. football season. This brings us to Gary Horseman of And Santa will certainly leave someDelmar, who will also get no visit after thing for local football coaches John Parkpicking on Don Robinson and everyone at er, Marc Dickerson, David Hearn and Ed the round-table again this year. Manlove for being good role models for Town of Laurel public works director their players. Woody Vickers is sure to be passed up by There will be a whole sleigh load of Santa for all that mess on Front Street in gifts for hardworking and patient Linda front of the Dr. Pierce Ellis Medical CenWells of the Railroad Café in Delmar, as ter. Woody pleads innocent on that one so well as for Cora Selby, who just keeps on it’s up to Santa. keeping on. Gene Wright won’t see Santa Claus eiCalvin Hearn will be rewarded for ther — of course, everyone at the Oasis keeping the memory of the late Dr. Brooks restaurant knows that. An agitator of Reynolds alive with the church handbell tremendous talent, he will not get any hochoir. I think a copy of a CD of Patty Murho-ho under his tree until he confesses phy singing Irish lullabies would be nice sending me that shirt some years ago. Seaford “golfer,” using that term loose- for him. For Joyce Sessoms of Laurel School, ly, Bill Mitchell gets nothing for his outstanding ability to stretch the truth to enor- Santa may bring the continued gift of recmous proportions, especially about his golf ognizing the good in others. And there will be many gifts for Donald Hitchens, one of game. Debbie Mitchell of Ambassador the friendliest people in Laurel. Travel gets no presents because she failed You know that in spite of my teasing, I to send some of these people on trips. And Laurel mayor John Shwed will get nothing just want us to realize that this little part of either, as Laurel group SCOLDM will give our country, western Sussex County, is great and it is because of people like CitiSanta wrong directions to his house. There are many more people who prob- zens of the Year Jay and Millie Hall of Laurel and John McDonnell of Delmar, ably won’t get anything, but what about people whose homes the jolly fellow in the firefighter Gerald Brown, Dwayne Grotan,
When I think of Christmas — I guess I’m getting older, well I know I am — but I don’t think of the many presents to be bought or to receive, but the everyday things that other people do that help us in life’s journey. I think that is what Christmas is about, remembering Jesus’ simple message of “Joy to the World.” By bringing joy to each other we will not only get Santa’s gift, but one much greater. At this special time of the year, I want to thank everyone who has made feel so special in life’s journey. That’s my Christmas message to all.
There’s a new business in Delmar. Sweet Delights has gone in where the old Cheer business was located. Also, I have been informed that there are two recycle centers in Delmar. One, as I said in last week’s column, is in Delmar, Md. The other is at the the high school.
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Now about this hand bell choir at Christ U .M. Church. The late Dr. Brooks Reynolds started by telling director Calvin Hearn he had to go to Pennsylvania for him and that got the ball rolling, as Calvin came back with these hand bells that Dr. Reynolds bought for the church. Today there are approximately 15 people in the choir and there is also a wonderful children’s chime choir led by Janet Walker. Dr. Reynolds would have been proud yesterday as they provided special music to a full church. There was Phil Bear of Yoders Overhead Door standing there in his office as I made a visit the other day. He had a different smile on his face and maybe his throat was swollen just a little. And as he tried to speak, I remembered that I had recently
On Friday, Dec. 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. Bargain Bills in Laurel will hold Rec-Collections Big Bash 2. A guitar will be given away every hour and other prizes will include gas gift certificates, concert tickets and more. Jay Grove of Rec-Collections is the sponsor of this and as many of you know, Jay is one of the more knowledgeable people around on old records. Don’t miss it! A group of friends gathered at the Laurel Dutch Inn Saturday for Laurel resident Enoch Schwartz’s 79th birthday. Enoch is a great example of determination. Seriously injured earlier this year when he was struck while riding his bicycle down Central Avenue, he now shows no effects from the accident that put him in Christiana Hospital for more than a month. And Enoch, who cannot hear or speak, is communicating as well as ever, even to the point of serious baseball discussions about his beloved Yankees. That’s the high note I want to end with this week. Happy birthday, Enoch, and may all your presents be from the Phillies!
and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was’
With warm thanks to our patrons and clients in this peaceful season. 500 W. Stein Highway • FAX (302)629-4513 • 22128 Sussex Highway • Seaford, DE 19973 • Fax (302)628-8504 (302)629-4514 • (302)628-8500 • (800)966-4514 • www.cfmnet.com
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Delaware Electric offers safety tips on using extension cords Extension cords, with their ability to bring any appliance or lamp within easy reach of an electrical outlet, are one of the most convenient products in the home. But when they are misused, they can also be a potential source of danger. Extension cords are generally rated in amps and volts. To determine if an extension cord is properly rated, add the total wattage of each bulb or electrical device, then divide by 120 to calculate the total number of amps. If the total number of amps is equal to or greater than the maximum rating of the cord, you must use a higher rated extension cord. If you were to use a thin cord for a device that draws a lot of current, such as an electric space heater, the cord could overheat and start an electrical fire. Select the right cord for the job. Larger appliances and power tools use cords with three prongs, or conductors, one of which is the ground wire. Choose a replacement cord with the correct insulation. Electric space heaters, for example, are required to use cords with a thermosetting insulation to prevent the cord from melting. Look for the letter "H" on the cord. Lamp cords are usually flat, and the individual conductors parallel to each other. This type of cord is limited to indoor use and light duty. Appliance cords are usually round and have larger diameters because
they are made using two layers of insulation over the copper conductors. The individual conductors are insulated and a second layer of insulation, called a jacket, is also applied. • Never run extension cords through walls, under rugs or furniture, or across doorways. • Never try to repair a damaged extension cord with electrical tape; replace it. • Never overload an extension cord. If any part of the cord feels warm to the touch, the cord is drawing too much power and could cause a fire or shock hazard. • Never cut off the ground pin to connect a three-prong appliance cord to a two-wire extension cord or receptacle. Always use a CSA, UL or ETL listed adapted for this purpose. • Replace older extension cords if one of the prongs in the plug is not "polarized." In a polarized plug, one prong will be wider than the other. • Avoid placing cords where someone could accidentally pull them down or trip over them. • Cover unused outlets on the extension cord to prevent children from making contact with a live circuit. • Before buying any extension cord, check the product to ensure that a nationally recognized laboratory, such as CSA, UL, or ETL, has certified the product. • Outside the home, only use extension cords designed for outdoor use.
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Remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season
Have a Safe and Happy Keri Simpler, Realtor Christmas 628-8500 x142
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Winter weather and shorter days increases potential road hazards TILCON Delaware would like to remind motorists that changes in weather conditions and the shorter daylight hours add to the potential hazards at roadway construction and repair sites. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, over 1100 men, women and children are killed each year in roadway construction, maintenance and utility project work zones. 80% of those fatalities are motorists and their passengers. The trends of more
traffic, increased road construction and public frustration with construction related delays have added to the increased hazard potential for workers and motorists. TILCON road crews are trained to set up a work zone in a manner to ensure the safety of the workers and the traveling public. When approaching any roadway work zone it is important to slow down and use caution when moving through the area. Reduced speed may add to your traveling time, but it may also save a life.
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Police Journal Helicopter crash near Dagsboro kills business leader and his pilot A private helicopter flown by Danielle Howell of Richmond, Va. crashed on Thursday, Dec. 14 in the vicinity of Townsends Rd. between Dagsboro and Millsboro. The helicopter was hired by Joshua M. Freeman to fly him to and from an employee Christmas party at Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View. Dense fog covered the area at the time of the crash and is believed to be a factor in the accident. Both Howell and Freeman were killed in the crash. The helicopter went down in a field at 6:15 p.m. about a quarter mile from takeoff. At approximately 6:18 p.m., the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center were notified of the crash and crews from the Dagsboro Fire Company and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the scene. Freeman, 42, a millionaire developer and philanthropist, was the CEO of Carl M. Freeman Associates, a real estate development group. He was also part owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals sports team. Survivors include his wife, Michelle, and three children. Freeman was well known for his generosity and commitment to the community. “Josh was a man of action. He took the time to know the people and the needs of the community, so he could give generously and make life better for others. He always tried to make every situation a win-win. We have lost a truly great man,” said Illeana Smith, director of Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown. A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board is forthcoming. A more detailed report will follow in about a year.
Juveniles break in Nanticoke Automotive; steal vehicles Four juveniles have been apprehended following a crime spree at Nanticoke Automotive on the evening of Dec. 14. The first defendant, a 14-year-old from Seaford, and the second defendant, a 16year-old from Seaford, were stopped by the Laurel Police in Laurel for traffic violations at approximately 8:30 p.m. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the juveniles were operating stolen vehicles from Nanticoke Automotive in Seaford. The defendants, which also included a 17-year-old juvenile from Seaford and a 17-year-old juvenile from Harrington, pried open a rear door to Nanticoke Automotive where they took several sets of car keys. The defendants then took two vehicles - a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am and a 1997 Cadillac DeVille - and drove to Laurel. When the Laurel Police attempted to stop the vehicles, defendants one and two pulled into a residence on Rt. 13A and fled from the vehicles. The Police apprehended the defendants after a brief pursuit. The last two defendants were arrested the following morning after further investigation.
The first and second defendants have been committted to the Dept. of Corrections Stevenson Home in lieu of $3,950 and $5,450 bond respectively. Defendants three and four are pending bond. Charges include third degree burglary, two counts of theft, criminal mischief, second degree conspiracy, and theft of a motor vehicle.
Suspects sought in home invasion Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Monday night at a home in the 1600 block of Darling Farm Road, Wyoming. At approximately 8:55 p.m. two male suspects obtained keys to the home from and unlocked vehicle and used the keys to gain entry into the home through a garage door. Once inside the home, the suspects, who were armed with a handgun and a blunt object, confronted the homeowners and demanded money. A struggle then took place between the male homeowner and the suspects at which time the suspects struck him several times in the head and face. The female homeowner was also struck in the shoulder during the assault. The suspects then stole the male homeowners watch before fleeing the home. The male homeowner was treated at Kent General Hospital for several lacerations to his head and face and multiple contusions. The female homeowner refused medical treatment. Both suspects were wearing black ski masks and dark clothing. They were described as being between 5’08” and 6’00” tall and had muscular builds. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call Detective Robert Wallace at (302) 697-4454 Ext. 305 or Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.
Police investigating shooting One December 19 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Seaford Police officers responded to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. It was reported that a victim was seeking treatment for a gunshot wound to his right leg. Investigation revealed that the incident occurred near the 300 block of North Street in Seaford. Police said the 40-yearold victim sought treatment shortly after the shooting. According to witnesses, the victim was in a vehicle and involved in a verbal dispute over money with the suspect, a pedestrian, when the suspect, Leondre M. Williams, 29, of Hollybrook Apartments (LKA), Laurel, produced a small caliber handgun firing one shot at the victim striking him in the leg. The victim was driven to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital by his girlfriend and was treated and released for his injury. Police searched the area of Third Street with negative results. Warrants were obtained for the above listed charges against the suspect. The investigation is pending his apprehension and arrest.
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Letters Editor’s note - Last week’s Laurel-Delmar socials incorrectly listed Gerald Brown’s name among those of people who had recently died. The below letter is from his wife.
Ill Laurel firefighter and his family are holding strong I would like to inform all the readers of the Laurel Star that my husband, Gerald W. Brown Jr., is still a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Gerry has spent three long months battling leukemia, as well as the awful side effects of chemo. We are still awaiting a prognosis; however, we are holding strong and praying for his recovery very soon. The error that was printed in last week’s column in this paper was just that, an error. The most important thing I have learned over the last three months is that we can not harbor in the past. Every day is a precious new day, one that we shall not waste on things we can not change. Now, I would like to turn a negative into a positive. Once again, the support of our community has been tremendous. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our family, friends, neighbors, and business associates who have made this ordeal tolerable. Unfortunately we are not aware of each individual name of the generous people who have donated to Gerry’s Benefit Fund; therefore, I want everyone to know that we appreciate all that you have done for our family. A special thank you goes out to our family at the Laurel Fire Department, Laurel Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Pastor Fred Duncan, First State Inspection Agency and 1st State Chevrolet. We are also very blessed to have such precious family and friends who have been there every step of the way, helping us keep the faith and positive attitude that it takes to survive cancer. God bless each of you! Merry Christmas and Healthy New Year! Deanna C. Brown Laurel
Delawareans have a choice that could fight global warming In a couple of months, Delaware will embark upon a new course. Due to the requirements for increased energy, we have to choose among available potential sources of energy. For the most part, many of us have heard about the benefits of the new coal technology. We are told that it is a relatively low cost way to solve our energy demands and prepare for the future. And so on the surface at least, it doesn’t sound like it requires our attention. But that would be very wrong on our part. As good concerned citizens, we need to know exactly what we are leaving ourselves open for. The truth is that what we hear from the government and industry spokespersons is not the full or honest story of what is coming. For example, two weeks ago, CBS, Cit-
izens for a Better Sussex, met with a spokesperson for the University of Delaware who explained to us through charts, maps and other tools that the present state of wind power can meet all of our energy requirements without contributing to global warming. The technology has come a long way; it is relatively inexpensive to start up; and the benefits to the people are immense. In short, there is virtually no down side to wind energy. You might ask, why should global warming concern us? The government has really failed to be fully explicit or comprehensive in what it has told the people. It has not for the most part informed the people of the consequences of global warming which virtually every unencumbered scientist not working for the government says is real and impacting our climate as we speak. Let’s cut to the chase: If you look at the projected computer maps offered up by the Department of Oceanography at the University of Delaware, you can begin to see the effects over the short term with a seriously-eroded shoreline that extends upwards across the state to the New Jersey border. Not the best thing for a state that is mindful of its place as resort destination. But that is only the tip of the iceberg. If you project out to between 50 and 100 years — if we do nothing to change the status quo — you will see a totally different picture of Delaware: A Delaware that is completely underwater. There is no doubt in most serious scientists’ minds that global warming is here and operative. Right now, ocean temperatures are rising and the ocean must deal with other challenges resulting from the burning of fossil fuels. We are already seeing the oceans under particular stress that will be harmful to species and recovery. What the coal industry does not tell us is that while improvements have been made to the processing of coal, the problems associated with the burning of fossil fuels have not been eliminated, including the emissions of toxic byproducts into the atmosphere or the oceans including mercury, considered the leading industrial cause of retardation and other dangerous medical conditions in the state. Therefore, if we go ahead with the planned methods of more of the same, we will be inviting continued global warming. This will lead to an increase in melting of the Greenland cap and the breakup of Antarctica and a growing water level that will ultimately submerge all coastal areas that are not 50 inches or more above sea level. There is also a great danger that by ignoring the effects of global warming, the converse may appear and that is the start of a mini Ice Age. This has happened before, resulting in the death of untold species. The bottom line is that we don’t have to subject ourselves to this possibility if we act promptly and contact the governor and our representatives and have them contact the agencies responsible for voting our future. Let them know that we understand what our alternatives are here and that we are committed to clean energy. We also have
an opportunity here to act as a bellwether to begin the campaign for Clean Energy for America. According to estimates furnished by the UD, it is possible with 56,000 windmills placed way out in the ocean that we will not only fulfill all of our own needs but that we can export cheap energy to the rest of the North Eastern United States and save money in our own state. This may be our last chance to vote our hopes and aspirations and to express our desire for air that is clear and for water that is free of toxic chemicals. This should be to most citizens of Delaware the kind of legacy that they would like to leave for future generations. In the beginning of January, CBS will sponsor, in conjunction with the U of D, another symposium on alternative energy. It is hoped that many more concerned citizens will attend, along with our representatives who should be manning the barricades to introduce new technology to forestall the effects of global warming. This will be held at the Lewes library. For more information, contact joandeaver@comcast.net. Les Aaron Friedlieb Lewes
Mayor wishes citizens of Seaford a Merry Christmas To the citizens of Seaford: It is my first Christmas as your mayor and I want to wish you a merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year on behalf of the council and all of the employees. This is a time of reflection. The past 10 months as mayor have been rewarding and challenging. The city of Seaford has so many things of which it is proud. There has been the opportunity to provide a multitude of services such as the regular leaf and limb pick-up, electricity, water, wastewater treatment, code enforcement, streets, police, dispatch, parks and recreation, and the administrative staff support services. It is easy to take these services for granted. Also, we enjoy numerous services provided by our civic organizations, churches and volunteer fire department. We are fortunate to have quality health care services too. The city appreciates all the services
and contributions of funds and the many hours given to make our community a greater place to live. As you can see, there is so much for which we are grateful. However, the ones we cherish are those closest to us: our families, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Let’s not forget to thank each one for the way they help us on a daily basis. Thank you all for whatever contribution you may have made to make our city even better. In closing, let’s be faithful and resolve to treat others as we would want to be treated. After all, isn’t this the real meaning of Christmas? Edward H. Butler Jr. Mayor Seaford
Greenwood restaurant helps auxiliary raise money for troops The sisters of Greenwood Memorial VFW Ladies Auxiliary #7478 express their deep appreciation to the owner and staff of Peggy’s Family Restaurant in Greenwood, for their help and promotion of Operation Uplink. The team worked together in a recent fund-raiser to collect money to purchase phone cards for active duty military personnel. These cards allow the deployed troops to call home to talk to love ones. This is the second year the auxiliary and Peggy’s Family Restaurant worked together on an Operation Uplink project and were able to help the Department of Delaware VFW/LA in purchasing the phone calls. Many thanks to Peggy’s Family Restaurant for a job well done for our military men and women who are serving our country. In the Spirit of America. Dr. Michaele S. Russell President Greenwood Memorial VFW Ladies Auxiliary #7478 Greenwood
Comments from our lawmakers Biden sees some good come from bigotry U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. (DDel.), incoming chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to remarks made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a conference in Tehran that questioned the existence of the Holocaust. “The global outcry against Ahmadinejad’s absurd and vicious remarks is encouraging: Christians, Jews, Muslims, and practitioners of other faiths
have joined together in a chorus of condemnation. Ahmadinejad’s lies don’t represent the mainstream of Iran, any more than David Duke’s bigotry represents the mainstream of America. “There is only one good thing to come of this travesty: Now the full extent of Ahmadinejad’s dangerous delusion is—like the horrible truth of the Holocaust itself—beyond all rational dispute.”
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Community Bulletin Board Holidays
Meetings
Seaford Kiwanis Santa House
Airport meeting
The Kiwanis club of Seaford will again this year be sponsoring Santa’s House. Santa will be located at the Seaford Village Shopping Center next to Sears. The following will be the hours that Santa will be at his house: Thursday, Dec. 21, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 5-7 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Sussex County Airport Committee will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Sussex County Administrative Offices building, 22215 DuPont Highway (West Complex building, Rt. 113), Georgetown, at 10 a.m. If there are any questions, call 855-7770.
Holidays Decorations Kenna Nethken and Cheryl Webster, owners of Cut'Em Up Tree Care of Delaware, have decorated their home and office for the holiday season. This year, for the first time, they have a drive through display, and invite the community to drop by. The display will be open every night from 6-9 p.m. weather permitting. Nethken and Webster are placing a donation box at the end of the drive-through and all money received will be given to the Seaford Kiwanis. Nethken is a past president of the Seaford Kiwanis and believes the services they provide for area children are vital to the community. To view the holiday display, travel west on Middleford Road (towards Georgetown) to Stop sign. Turn left and Cut'Em Up Tree Care's display is on the left. This year’s drive-through holiday display will run through the New Year.
New Year's Day Breakfast New Year's Day Breakfast at the American Legion Post 19, Laurel, serving from 8 -11 a.m. Menu: Chipped beef on toast, sausage, bacon, scrapple, scrambled eggs, home fries, toast, coffee and juice. Price is $6 per person, age 6 and under are free. Service personnel on active duty are invited to share breakfast for free. Call the post. Muse sign up at the Legion Home and pick up tickets. Cut off date is Tuesday, Dec. 26.
Historical Society’s Gift Shop The Seaford Historical Society’s Gift Shop announces that they are selling jewelry made by Cindy Cole. All of her jewelry is made with sterling silver and semi-precious stones. Stop in the Seaford Museum Gift Shop on High Street to see this unique collection of hand-made jewelry.
History of 19th Century Laurel Have you gotten your copy of this most informative book on early Laurel? The book would make a wonderful and valued gift for the holidays. The 430+ page book is a reprint written by the late Harold Hancock in the 1980s and is selling for $45 or it can be mailed for an additional $5. To obtain a copy contact any board member or call Linda Justice at 875-4217.
Model Railroad Club open house The 21st Delmarva Model Railroad Club open house Jan. 13, 14, and 20 and 21, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking, 103 East State St., Delmar. Six operating layouts in four different scales. One of the largest club displays in the United States. Refreshments available. White elephant and consignment tables, train set raffle.
Nanticoke Auxiliary Winter Dance ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’ Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary Winter Gala committee has begun preparations for the annual dinner dance event to be held January 27, 2007 at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. This year’s 1930s theme, “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” will feature Art Deco decorations in a Grand Ballroom. Those attending will enjoy elegant food followed by the music of Encore while they whirl across the dance floor. Dust off your spats and top hats and put on your pearls and enjoy this memorable evening. Linda Robertson is the chairperson for the annual gala event. She is assisted by Bonnie Allen, Patty Burk, Sharon Mears, Janet Hubbard, Judi Thoroughgood and Jenny Werner. Proceeds from the event will be part of the auxiliary’s annual donation to Nanticoke Health Services. More details about “Puttin’ on the Glitz” can be obtained by calling the Nanticoke Health Services Volunteer Office at 629-6611, ext. 2301.
Events Money Management workshop Greenwood Library will host "Money Management; A Woman's Perspective." Financial advisor Deborah Townsend will conduct this free seminar aimed at women and their financial issues. This seminar is part of the Delaware Money School program and is open to the public. The workshop will begin at 2 and end at 4 p.m. Townsend's presentation will include strategies that will enable women to maximize their finances, meet their financial needs and reach their financial goals. Register by calling the Greenwood Public Library, 349-5309; Debbie Townsend, 547-1836; or Ronni Cohen, 877-307-6858. Walk-ins are also welcome. Online information and registration available at www.delawaremoneyschool.com.
Texas Hold'em Tournament The Georgetown Fire Company Texas Hold'em Tournament previously scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19, has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7. $100 entry fee and two $25 rebuys. Refreshments will be available. To pre-register call 302-8566723.
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New Century Club The Laurel New Century Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at noon at the Bonanza Restaurant in Delmar. The guest speaker will be Gianni DeVincent Hayes, Ph.D. Ms. Hayes, the author of 14 published books, has been on speaking tours around the world. If you would like to find out what The Laurel New Century Club is all about, come and join us for lunch, fun and fellowship. New ladies are always welcome. For additional information, please call Dianne Thompson at 875-5126.
Georgetown's AARP Chapter Georgetown's AARP Chapter #5340 will meet Jan. 8 at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown with luncheon at noon. April Willey will be speaking about the Retired Senior Volunteer new programs and initiatives. Cost of the lunch is $13.50 per person. Call Anita Wright at
Submit Bulletin Board items by Thursday at noon. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email morningstarpub @ddmg.net or drop off at 628 West Stein Highway, Seaford. Items appear in both the Seaford and Laurel Stars. (302) 856-6215 for reservations that are needed by Jan. 3. New members are welcome.
Embroiders’ Guild meeting The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month, September through June at 10 a.m., at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome. For more information call 410-208-9386.
Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., at the Log Cabin in Seaford.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.
BINGO STARTS BACK TUE., JAN. 2ND
DELMAR VFW POST 8276 Dinner on Friday, December. 22nd Starts at 6pm Join us on New Years Eve for Dinner & Dance Prime Rib, Champagne and Party Favors $25.00 (Reservations accepted: Use phone number below)
A joyous Christmas & A New Year filled with Good Happenings for all! Information call:
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Trips Celtic Woman Concert Celtic Woman Concert on Saturday, Feb. 24, at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore, price is $60. The concert features five Irish vocalists whose latest album has been No. 1 on the Billboard World Music Chart for more than 70 weeks. Call 629-6809 for tickets or more information.
Caroline AARP plans trip The Caroline County AARP 915 will take a trip to San Antonio, Texas, for 11 days beginning March 16. It will include a four-night stay in San Antonio with 18 meals, a guided tour, visits to the San Antonio River Walk District, The Alamo, The Institute of Texan Cultures, LBJ Ranch, the San Antonio Missions and the IMAX theatre, which will show "The Price of Freedom," and much more. For more information or to register, contact Peggy Perry at 1-410-822-2314 or pegperry@ myshorelink.com.
Food Breakfast Cafe VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund. All are welcome.
Promise Keepers Breakfast The Promise Keepers of Centenary United Methodist Church will host an allyou-can-eat breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 6, in the church dining room, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel; 6:30-s10:30 a.m.; $5 for adults and $3 for ages 6-12. Benefits college scholarship fund.
Sunday Breakfast Buffet All-You-Care-To-Eat, served by the Galestown Ruritan Club on the fourth Sunday of each month, October through June, 7-10 a.m., at the Galestown, Md., Community Hall. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 children ages 6-12.
Sandwiches and soup sale A sandwich and soup sale benefiting Delmar Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Serving chicken salad sandwiches and oyster sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, vegetable beef soup, and peas and dumplings. Call 846-2530 or 846-3314 for ticket information.
Libraries Laurel Library programs Adults in the Western Sussex area are invited to participate in upcoming programs at the Laurel Public Library, starting after the 2006 holiday season. Broadway music, author discussions, Delmarva folklore and researching family histories are all elements of these new offerings. Starting on Fridays in 2007 at 10:30 in the morning and continuing each Friday in January and February, people who love to read are invited to gather weekly in the second floor reading area at Laurel Public Library for a time of informal sharing of books and authors. While not planned as a formal book discussion group, this time will be set aside for eight weeks for book lovers to
meet with other readers who share their passion for reading. The meetings will be self generated with topics and format to be decided by the group participants. It is tentatively set to last for one hour but when people who love books get together the length of meetings is anyone’s guess. Also starting on the first Friday of January and continuing on the first Friday of each following month, the Laurel Public Library will be offering a new time for genealogist. Called “First Friday Family History Helpline” this time will be set aside on the first Friday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Staff will be available in the second floor Family History Area to help researcher get started in the process of finding information on their ancestors. While success is not promised each researcher, the process of discovering ancestral ties will be explained as well as an overview of some of the genealogy materials available in the library’s Delaware collection. This would be a good time for beginning genealogist to get some help on how to get started. A special evening of Broadway music will be presented by Clear Space Productions on Wednesday, January 24, at 7 p.m. in the Carpenter Community Room. Doug Yetter and Ken Skrzesz will provide a program of entertaining and inform-
Etc. Babies & Toddlers Stay and Play Parents and children from birth to age four are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free. Now thru-May 2007. Closed on school holidays. No registration required. Call Anna Scovel at 856-5239 for more information.Seaford Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Defensive Driving Course Laurel Senior Center AARP 2-day Defensive Driving Course will be on Jan. 8 and 9. Cost is $10. To sign up for the course call 875-2536.
AARP driver safety course An AARP Driver Safety Course for people 50 and over will be given from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 8 and 9, at the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford. The two-day program, sponsored by the American Association for Retired Persons, stresses how older drivers may operate vehicles safely. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a certificate entitling them to a reduction in their auto insurance. A 15 percent reduction is given to anyone repeating the program within three years. For information and registration, call 629-8081. The cost is $10 per person.
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ative musical theatre songs and their impact on America from an historical perspective. On Wednesday, March 28, 2007, noted storyteller Ed Okonowicz will be telling stories and legends from the Delmarva area at the library. Long famous for his engaging style, Okonowicz has been entertaining audiences in the area for more than a decade. Rounding out the library offerings will be the on-going Thursday morning knitting group, informally called the KnitWits. Needle crafters of all sorts are invited to join the group in the second floor reading area at 10:30 each Thursday for an hour of shared interests. More information on these programs can be obtained by contacting Norma Jean Fowler at the Laurel Public Library or by visiting the library website at www.laurel. lib.de.us.
African American values of family, community responsibility, commerce, self-improvement, creativity and culture. Please join Tanya Ricketts, Madge Bogle & Girl Scout Troop 1132 for a Kwanzaa Celebration here at the Seaford District Library on Thursday, Dec. 28, at 6 p.m. For info: contact Cindi Smith at 629-2524. This program is suitable for all ages. • Come join us for an hour at "Story Time," on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Your preschoolers will enjoyhearing stories, singing, and making a take-home craft. Upcoming events: • The Library will be "Closed" on Monday, Jan. 1, 2007 in observance of "New Year's Day." We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. • Heat up with a Hot Title during the "Seaford District Library's First Adult Winter Reading Program" coming in midJanuary, entitled "Warm Your Soul and Toes with a Hot Book." Registration will start on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The program will run through Tuesday, March 13. There will be a third, second, and grand prize drawing at the closing celebration, as well as weekly prize drawings throughout the eight-week program. Keep watching for more details in the coming weeks. For ages 17 and up only. Programs are free and open to the public.
Seaford District Library week Here is what's happening at the Seaford District Library Dec. 21-28: • The Library will be "Closed" on Monday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 9 a.m. • Have you ever wondered what Kwanzaa is? Kwanzaa is not a substitute for Christmas or a religious holiday. Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates the traditional
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And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” And it came about when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds began saying to one another, see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came in haste and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. And when they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. ~
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In midst of Christmas fun, Doing the Towns Together we hope for peace on earth LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS Sarah Marie Trivits . 875-3672
Christmas cookie makers always start early and yet end up rushing about in the final days before Christmas to make “just one more batch” or a new recipe that the baker finds difficult to resist. This year the cookies that came out of our oven by the hundreds were baked early in December, since several boxes had to be shipped out of state. Every year I think I will try some seemingly tasty new recipe, yet I make the old standbys, thus accommodating the tastes of the entire family. Fudge makers have also been busy at work stirring the many batches so that none will scorch. The fragrance of peanut butter mixed with nuts, marshmallow fluff and chocolate in many forms is one that tweaks the nose of fudge lovers as soon as they enter the home. Then comes the big question, “Where have you stashed the fudge?” For lots of years, fudge was made with cocoa, butter, sugar and a little vanilla. Then cooks began using chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, marshmallow fluff, and flavorings of every sort, adding the various flavors to the fudge pot. For many years, I must admit, I could make a mean cookie that was quickly devoured. But, making edible smooth and delicious fudge was just not to be in our kitchen. Every recipe that came before me was tried, followed to a T. But, for some reason the fudge was never creamy. My family thought that fudge was supposed to be poured into an 8- by 8-inch pan, placed in the refrigerator with a teaspoon stuck in the center. When you wanted some fudge, you just went to the frig, scooped up a spoonful, and put it on a small plate. The taste was delicious, but the texture was not firm. Our kids would visit friends and family and wonder just what the creamy dark brown squares on the candy dish were. They had not a single clue that those squares were what fudge was all about. And, then, the miracle of Christmas happened and a friend gave me a recipe that resulted in those same creamy squares that other candy makers had been turning out. The square pan disappeared from the frig, the spoon retired to the silverware drawer and the family thought I had suddenly turned into a fudge-making genius. They were impressed. Actually, I was impressed, and relieved. Real fudge became
Moments with Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton a reality in our kitchen. The family requests came in like a flood. Some wanted peanut butter (smooth) in their batch. Others wanted chunky peanut butter, some wanted marshmallow whip, others wanted black walnuts or pecans chopped fine. This cook stood proudly beside the old fudge pot at the stove, accepting special requests. Finally, after years and years of near failure, the fudge pot yielded highly acceptable creations. Life was good. Christmas is many things to many people. We all have our special memories of something that happened to us to make this holiday very special and unique. Perhaps it is the memory of receiving a special gift years ago, perhaps it is the joy of being able to bring a smile to the face of someone who is experiencing very difficult times. Perhaps it is visiting with family members not seen too often throughout the year, possibly it is preparing a fine meal and sharing it with loved ones. The meal doesn’t even have to be one requiring delicacies and special recipes, but one that is served with love. Perhaps it is listening to the sounds of music as you sit quietly in the stillness of church. Perhaps it is hearing or reading the story of the birth of the baby Jesus, a birth that would change the hearts and minds of men and women for generations to come. Perhaps it is the total solitude and quiet of sitting alone and reminiscing about all Christmases past. Perhaps it is the sound of laughter that comes from innocent little children as they prepare for the big day. Whatever makes you happy at Christmas, especially at Christmas, whatever brings joy and peace within your heart — that is what Christmas is all about. This year of 2006, more than ever, we pray that each of us will experience peace on earth, peace within our own heart, and goodwill to all. Merry Christmas.
Due to an unfortunate error in last week’s paper, Jerry Brown’s name was listed on the condolences list. His name should have appeared on the list of those people we are praying for. He is ill at this time and undergoing treatment so think of him in your prayers, daily. I neglected to put in my little “first of the month” quote this month. However, this one is good for all of December: Every Christmas has a Grinch Who steals your pleasure inch by inch, But thanks to credit cards, the woe Won’t come for thirty days or so. To begin this week we have a new arrival to Jill and Davis Burton of Delmar. Shelby Louise was born on Nov. 30 weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce. Her maternal grandparents are Loren Fuller and the late Louise Fuller Veasey. Her paternal grandparents are David and Joyce Burton. To welcome home the new little lady was her big brother, Colby. On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Richard Stones of Laurel held their annual Christmas celebration at their home on Maryland Avenue in Laurel. Attending were daughter, Sandra McWhirter of Glen Burnie, Md., Gregory and Moiria Stone of Laytonsville, Md., Stephen and Melissa Stone of Lewes, Richard and Cindy of Pasadena, Md., and daughter and family, Ellen, Ricky and Ashley of Laurel. To make the holiday festivities complete, calls from those who could not be with the family were enjoyed by all members present. The guests took turns talking to Bonnie, Jim and family from St. Louis and grandchildren Kit from Maryland and Abby from Vermont. A Red Hat group from Delmar, “Le Chapeaux Rouge,” met for a luncheon at the City Bistro in Salisbury on Tuesday Dec. 12. This group also participated in the Delmar Christmas parade. The ladies of the Delmar New Century Club held their monthly meeting on the 19th. The air was full of holiday spirit as they lunched together at Goin’ Nuts in Salisbury.
On Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford, the air was filled with the sound of Christmas music as the Mt. Pleasant 4-H youth choir entertained the residents and spread holiday cheer with their lovely, young voices under the direction of Jim Campbell. A spectacular show at Radio City Music Hall was truly enjoyed by five ladies from Laurel last Sunday, as they were bused to New York. Upon arriving, they pushed their way through holiday shoppers and were awed by the enchantment of the fabulously decorated windows on Fifth Avenue — just part of a long day, but worth every New York minute. This group was Charlene Meade, Gertrude Meade, Nellie Soucek, Kim Trivits and yours truly. The show was the climax for the day and was an indescribable and beautiful production. If you left there without the true Christmas spirit, you were indeed a complete Scrooge. Some special birthday greetings here to “My dad,” Mike Justice, his 39th, on Dec. 26, with love from Christian and also Tia. To Ashley Hansen, happy 5th birthday on Dec. 24, with love from Aunt, Uncle and Christian Justice and Grandma and Grandpop. Happy December birthdays to: Agnes Massey and Charlene Whaley on Dec. 22; Virginia Parsons and Virginia Steelman, Dec. 23; Elaine Milne, Dec. 24; Lauretta Kenney and Doris Bailey, Dec. 25; Eleanor Scriba, Dec. 26; and Charles Haddock, Dec. 30. May each and everyone of you have a happy Christmas and enjoy, peace, love and good health in the year 2007. See you in the Stars.
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HELPING OTHERS - Students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary in Laurel learned about caring for others by collecting canned goods for the needy to be delivered at Christmas. Pictured are students in Wendy Dolby’s kindergarten class. Front: David Walsh, Parth Patel, Aaliyah Cannon, Joshua Beard and Brady Lingo. Second row: Cindy Murat, Dawontez Norman, Colby LeCates and Tywon Straughn. Back: George Moore, Haley Timmons, Kathleen Yeary, Stacey Sanmiguel, Trever Chaffinch, Austin Ruark, Dallas Slavin, Quinn Clagg, Iesha Greene and Damon Petree.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - Members of Christ United Methodist Church help celebrate member Enoch Schwartz’s 79th birthday at the Laurel Dutch Inn on Saturday. Shown are Pat Murphy, Pastor Fred Duncan, Jim Bradley, Ronnie Whaley, Chip Guy, Dick Roller, Schwartz, Calvin Hearn and Olan Matthews. Photo by Dole Bayre. CLASS REUNION - Laurel High School Class of 1948 held its 58th class reunion in the fall at RJ Riverside restaurant. Front row, left to right: Isabelle Boyce Bennett, Rachel Wilson Rider, Jean Phillips Edwards,
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THANKS FOR THE HELP - Volunteer Holly Timmons thanks Charles Short of Laurel for his donation to the Good Samaritan Aid Organization at the organization’s kettle drive at the Laurel Food Lion recently. Photo by Pat Murphy.
TOP CITIZENS - Laurel 2006 Citizens of Year, Jay and Millie Hall get a ride in Chamber of Commerce convertible with first vice president of chamber, Al Turchin of Delaware National Bank. Photo by Pat Murphy.
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Opinion I think I upset someone. Sorry.
Editorial Annexations deserve fair vote Annexations are serious business. Because they virtually always mean that the land in question is going to be developed, and because they mean that the character of the town will be forever changed, they deserve scrutiny from citizens of the town as well as of the land to be annexed. But simple scrutiny is not enough. People whose lives will be changed by an annexation deserve a say in the process, a say that is most easily accomplished at the ballot box. But as the story inside this edition points out, too often in Sussex County, citizens of the towns and of the land up for annexation have no voice, other than at public hearings. How a town decides whether to annex land is determined by its charter, and charters vary town to town. We encourage all towns whose charters eliminate the voting public from the annexation process to remedy that. A charter change requires a vote by the town council, and then approval by the state legislature. Additionally, with our county growing by leaps and bounds, we strongly urge all Sussex residents to get involved in land-use planning. Attend workshops and council meetings, become educated about pending annexations and development plans, and let your voices be heard. Living in a democracy should mean that we have a say in decisions that affect our lives. Once we get that say, it is our duty to use it wisely.
Love is main ingredient for Christmas In four days, it will be Christmas. Those four days will be filled with shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating and eating. In the midst of all that bustle, we hope that everyone takes time to remember the true lesson of Christmas, love. We live in a time when hatred and prejudice spur violence in all parts of the world, threatening to spill over even into our communities. Only love for all of humanity, and a true desire for peace so that people everywhere can lead productive lives, will end that violence. Jesus taught us to love all men as brothers. What better time to start doing that than on Christmas Day, the day we celebrate his birth?
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I think I upset a member of the GOP when I stated recently that I would not vote for a candidate who would not protect the lives of the pre-born. Judson Bennett wrote to me after I responded to his email broadcast about the upcoming Delaware appearance of Rudy Giuliani, a potential presidential candidate. “There are many who feel the way you do, however you are in the minority. The Pro Life vs Pro Choice Issue is not paramount in the minds of the average American voters,” Judson says. “In 2008, most likely neither the Republican or Democrat candidate for President will be Pro Life. Does that mean you won't vote? If a Republican candidate is Pro Choice, but fits the bill in all other categories, does that mean you won't vote? I am personally Pro Life, but it annoys me that so many avid pro lifers shirk their responsibility at election time if there is not a Pro Life candidate to vote for,” Judson continues. “It is indeed an important issue to consider when making a choice, but I would vote for a Pro Choice candidate who was strong over a Pro Life candidate who was weak on defense, crime, taxes, gun control, entitlements, etc, etc. I want a good strong leader, period! It is not a single issue for me, is it for you?”
pro-life and then say that someone else is RYANT ICHARDSON wrong for standing on those principals when The GOP’s strongest callit comes to voting for ing card is its stance on a candidate. defending the life of the The GOP’s strongest calling card pre-born. Lose that and is its stance on dethe party will suffer even fending the life of the more in Delaware. pre-born. Lose that and the party will suffer even more in DelaEVENING SESSION - I am reware. ceiving a good response to my offer This past November the to hold a training session for constatewide voter turnout was around tributors. 45 percent. According to the Dept. I hope to improve the quality of of Elections, there are 557,703 regour service by recruiting their help. istered voters in the state. RegisAnyone who is interested in attered Democrats totaled 246,141, tending an evening session on Republicans 178,635 and other preparing news releases, should 132,927. send a brief note to me at There are those who are excited editor@mspublications.com. about the possibility that Rudy GiuI am keeping the responses in a liani could become a presidential folder and will announce a date for candidate. Unless he changes his the session in late January. position on protecting the lives of If you don’t have email capabilithe pre-born, I am not one of them. ties, send me a note through the One question for those who say mail. Our address is Star, PO Box the abortion issue is about choice: 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or call What choices are the pre-born givme at 629-9788. en, half of which would grow up to I promise to limit the session to be women? an hour or so. I believe we will This may be an exciting election both benefit from this investment. cycle for some, but if what Judson says is true and there is not a proMerry Christmas from the staff life choice, I will not be supporting at Morning Star Publications, Inc. either candidate. and have a happy New Year. That’s my choice.
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I feel as though I’ve been taken to the woodshed for a whipping. My response to his outcry was that I did not care if the candidate promised to balance the federal budget and erase the national debt in 30 days after taking office, I still would not vote for a pro-choice candidate. Seems kind of far right, kind of extremist, doesn’t it? I guess that’s what I am. I place the value of human life ahead of the economy, ahead of a strong national defense and ahead of the rights of gun owners, even though I support those issues wholeheartedly. The pre-born do not have a voice that can be heard. Someone needs to speak up for them and defend them. I would not call myself
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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday
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conveniently located home in Seaford town limits with 3 BRs, & 2 BAs. Kitchen has new cabinets, countertops, sink & appliances. New Lenox Gas heat/AC system. Updated wiring & other improvements. Formal DR & detached outbld. #535927
Stately in its appearance, this home has been beautifully maintained with much of the original house intact. Attractive kit., formal DR, FR, den, parlor, 3 BRs & 2 BAs. Exceptional established landscaping includes: 2 fish ponds, beautiful gardens, a latticed jacuzzi area, a 2 story 2 car garage w/workshop & several outbldgs. Includes credit for heat & A/C. #536301
FLEETWOOD ESTATES: 3/4 acre bldg. Lot approved for LPP septic system plus survey & culvert installed. No builder tie-in. #536638 ABOUT 5 MI EAST OF US 13, LAUREL: Gives you a headstart to the beach. You can build your home on this 2+ acre wooded lot w/212’ road frontage. Takes LPP system. #534895 EAST SEAFORD LOT: on public water & #537644 sewer. CREATIVE BUYER NEEDED: For this 1.31 acre property fronting both Concord Rd. & 2nd St., Blades, DE. next to a medical center this property could possibly be divided into 6 building lots & the 7th lot has an existing house on it or it could be zoned for an approved business. #514449
This home has 3 BRs & 2 BAs. Top of the line appliances, lg. FR with 3 window walls. Backyard has oversized deck w/pool & hot tub. #537003
- This 3 BR, 2 BA rancher in the Seaford area will have lg. kit./ dining area combo, master BR w/walk-in closet & front porch. Features quality materials & reputable builder. All appliances including washer & dryer in price of... #540249
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3 to 4 BR home which has 1.5 BAs FR, attached garage, replacement windows, mostly new carpet & recent AC system. In Seaford town limits, Westview. All appliances convey at #539481
You’ll find this exceptional 3 BR, 2 BA home w/ cathedral ceilings, FP, Hdwd. flooring, new sunroom, lg. FR & 2 car garage. 2800 sq. ft. irrigated lot w// beautiful landscaping. #541110
This 3 BR, 2 BA home has freshly painted interior. Gas FP in LR and Anderson windows & doors. Treed #539041 lot.
3 BR, 1.5 BA town house in very good condition. Rear sunroom & enclosed balcony off MBR that overlooks beautiful fenced back yard. Conveniently located 1 block off Stein Hwy., Seaford in Tiffany Village. #541580
waiting for development in north Seaford’s comprehensive plan for growth. This 107 acres of excellent farmland has 7 wooded acres adjacent to Seaford’s wastewater lift station & city water. Corner with over 4,600 ft. of road frontage. MLS #536948
BROADKILL BEACH LOT: Enjoy nature, serenity & small-town life while less than 150’ from DE Bay beaches. 75x100’ bldg. lot w/water & nature views galore on Beach Plum Dr. across from a 50’ beach easement. #524789
This attractive 2 BR home in Oak grove, west of Seaford has had many recent improvements including roof, siding & interior paint & septic system. Call to see. #536822
to enjoy this 3 BR, 2 BA rancher between Seaford & Laurel. This custom built rancher features new heated sunroom, new appliances & laminated wooden flooring throughout. Two car garage on .6 acre lot. #541921
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